Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 318

Chapter 318

That evening, the group gathered at Cherise's home for a wonderful dinner.

Bella's cooking amazed everyone.

"Bella, your food is amazing! I couldn't stop eating, even when I was full," Xenia said, patting her stomach with a grin.

Leo added, "This is even better than what my mom makes! I'm thinking of staying here forever.

Bella beamed, enjoying the rare happiness in her home. "That's wonderful! My house is big and peaceful. The more, the merrier! I'll keep trying new dishes to keep everyone happy." Bella was well known in Saphira for her culinary talents. She had made a feast of sixteen dishes, each one a favorite that Cherise had loved since she was a child.

Cherise felt warmth in her heart as she smiled at her home, which she had designed brick by brick. Though she missed her beloved grandmother, everything else felt just right. Truman, watching the two of them at the table, teased, "Who would have thought Mr. Chivers would be forced into drinking, and he couldn't resist?"

"Ah, I have to record this moment-it might come in handy later!" Truman laughed.

Morris sat across from Dennis at a small table, both of them toasting with a few bottles of strong liquor.

The two men were going back and forth with toasts, and it was clear that Dennis was starting to feel the effects of the alcohol, his cheeks turning red.

Morris, however, seemed unaffected, though his gaze had a slightly more relaxed, charming look than usual.

saying, "Morris, I have to say, the more I look

still so composed-knowing Ms. Leach is in your care gives me a lot of confidence. But be careful with her-when she drinks, she can be a handful. Keep an eye on her, or you might find yourself in trouble!" Morris raised his glass, clinked it with Dennis's,

many people in the village at the moment,

the villagers came by to bring local treats for Cherise, sharing memories of her time away and showing how much they missed her and the

heartwarming to see how much the villagers cared

rest of the guests who were

and Dennis weren't done

began to sway, and Cherise stepped in, gathering their glasses. "It's getting late. You

Betrico! Bella and I are so happy Dennis mumbled, already tipsy. "Wait, how many

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he could finish, he slumped over the table, too drunk

for Bella, and together they helped

lit living room was left with just Morris and

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on Cherise. "Cherise, I really need your

his arm to pull her close, resting his head against

"I think you've had too much to drink. Come on

followed her, cheerfully trailing behind her like a big