Chapter 97
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 97<\/p>\n
Chapter 97<\/p>\n
At the Leach manor\u2019s main house, Jacob sat in the main seat of the living room, furious. \u201cI said it was impossible for Cherise to be a professor. Who would believe that?<\/p>\n
\u201cNow that the buzz has spread outside, and how do you think people see me, Jacob?<\/p>\n
\u201cI just made an agreement with Mr. Moraros from HomeBase Estates, and now we might have offended him. The deal with Duskson could be off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mandy, next to him, had a smug look. \u201cCherise sure is naive, making such big claims without knowing her own limits or considering what her backers would think..<\/p>\n
\u201cWith so many people online doubting us, we might get dragged into this too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before the words settled, Jacob\u2019s assistant, looking anxious, walked in.<\/p>\n
Already irritated, Jacob felt even more annoyed when he saw the assistant rush in without knocking. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Why are you in such a hurry?<\/p>\n
The assistam, panicking, said, \u201cMr. Leach, HomeBase Estates is being investigated for tax evasion.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecently, there was an incident where a building under HomeBase Estates name collapsed due to poor construction. The public reported it, and now Mr. Moraros has been arrested by the authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob\u2019s eyes widened immediately. \u201cWhat, Mr. Moraros got caught? Tax evasion and poor construction practices, and now this is a disaster.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Mandy saw Jacob\u2019s sudden reaction, she asked nervously. \u201cHoney, this is Mr. Moraros\u2019s issue, right? It has nothing to do with the Leach Group, so why are you so worried?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob weakly shook his head, closed his eyes, and covered his face with his hands. After a while, he finally let go, and with a pained look, he said, \u201cWe just signed a contract worth 300 million dollars with Mr. Moraros<\/p>\n
After he spoke, he let out a few bitter laughs.<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Mandy realized how serious the situation was. She thought, \u201cWhat can we do now? The Leach family absolutely couldn\u2019t afford any trouble<\/p>\n
She had worked so hard for Jacob, herself, and Shirley, paving so many paths. Just as success was within reach, she couldn\u2019t. stand the thought of living an ordinary life.<\/p>\n
Holding her breath, she muttered, \u201cIt\u2019s all Cherise\u2019s fault. Ever since she came back to Betrico, nothing has gone smoothly\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob felt overwhelmed with frustration at her words. He thought. Can it really be because of Cherise?\u2018 He wanted to direct his anger at her.<\/p>\n
At Glenshire Gardens 2602, after finishing dinner, Cherise returned to 2601 to rest.<\/p>\n
Morris relaxed casually on the couch. Steven, Leo, and Hugh were waiting nearby.<\/p>\n
Steven spoke up. \u201cMr. Chivers, Chandler is already locked up, and he won\u2019t be getting out for at least ten years or more. All of his assets have been seized too.<\/p>\n
\u201cHomeBase Estates always takes advantage of legal loopholes, but now that they\u2019ve crossed paths with you, the justice system is bound to catch them. He won\u2019t be causing any more trouble once he\u2019s out.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chapter 97<\/p>\n
Steven continued, \u201cAs for Jacph, the Leach family has been struggling in recent years, just holding onto the shell of one of the four great families.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe just signed a 300\u2013million\u2013dollar deal with Homellase Estate so he\u2019s going to have a rough time for a while.<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay Morris nodded with satisfaction.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, by the way, that person who hired King to repair the recording last time placed another order a month ago. He offered double the price and also requested a contact named \u2018Duskson.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh? Duskson? The designer of GlobalVision Group? What\u2019s the name of the person who placed the order?\u201d Morris asked. curiously.<\/p>\n
Steven replied. \u201cDarknight, not sure if it\u2019s the same hacker as Darknight number two.<\/p>\n
Morris raised an eyebrow and said, \u201cDarknight, Duskson, GlobalVision Group? Could it have something to do with Cherise? This is really intriguing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, Mr. Chivers, should we take it?\u201d Steven asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cTake it. We need to meet in person,\u201d Morris said with a cheeky grin, eager to find out the true identity of the client.<\/p>\n
After Steven spoke, Leo added, \u201cMr. Chivers, should we address the rumors about Ms. Leach circulating online? I think these people have too much free time on their hands.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need, she said she wants to handle it herself. I trust her,\u201d Morris said, showing a doting expression as he spoke of<\/p>\n
Cherise.<\/p>\n
Then, with a fierce tone, he added, \u201cMake a note of all those who posted, started the rumors, and the influential figures who spread them. I don\u2019t want to see these people causing trouble anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
After speaking, he glanced at Hugh. \u201cHugh, continue protecting Ms. Leach. If you lose her or get discovered like before, it won\u2019t just mean another round of specialized training at the base. Pack up and head home early for retirement\u201d<\/p>\n
Hugh nodded with determination.<\/p>\n
In the apartment next door, 2001, Cherise had just finished freshening up and was sitting leisurely in front of her easel. drawing in her loungewear, calm and content.<\/p>\n
She wasn\u2019t affected at all by the various rumors going around online.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, the buzzing of her phone disrupted the stillness.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, Cherise.\u201d Dora\u2019s voice came through the receiver.<\/p>\n
\u201cKing accepted the job. Meeting in 10 days at Ebb & Flow,\u201d Dora continued.<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s eyes widened, and the brush that was moving quickly just moments before suddenly stopped. She said calmly, \u201cBring Crow back<\/p>\n
After hanging up, she looked at the unending stream of cars on the street below, a feeling she couldn\u2019t put into words welled<\/p>\n
inside her. She thought. It\u2019s time to settle some things.<\/p>\n
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