Chapter 16
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 16<\/p>\n
Chapter 16<\/p>\n
Cherise was reaching for her phone to message Dora when she noticed an email and a text had already come through.<\/p>\n
Dora: [Crow\u2019s search on Morris turned up little. He\u2019s the Chivers family head, raised by his grandmother Phoebe after his birth mom\u2019s death. His father\u2019s current wife is his stepmother.<\/p>\n
[Single and detached, Morris is recognized for his ruthlessness and assertive business methods. He\u2019s said to wield considerable clout in both the mainstream and the underworld, with a formidable business presence rivaling the Chivers Group]<\/p>\n
Cherise quirked an eyebrow, seeing a bit of herself in Morris\u2019s family saga.<\/p>\n
Despite the file\u2019s depiction of Morris as an icy figure, she recalled his face with its charm and attractiveness and even detected a sense of security in his eyes. Yet, she didn\u2019t expect their paths to intersect again.<\/p>\n
Bergen Club, the classie joint in Betrico, was in full swing. The lush decor, the flashy lights, the bass\u2013thumping music, and the frenzied dance floor all spelled out one thing: money to burn.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive VIP area, a bevy of alluring women surrounded a nonchalant man who bore a striking resemblance to Morris<\/p>\n
-his half\u2013brother, Joseph Chivers.<\/p>\n
Upon the stern\u2013faced assistant\u2019s arrival, Joseph promptly cleared the room.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Chivers, Morris didn\u2019t sign the contract or board the plane. The operation\u2019s failed,\u201d the assistant announced, lowering his head.<\/p>\n
Joseph drained a shot, his gaze seething with rage. \u201cMorris is one lucky guy, but he\u2019s got to have a weak spot,\u201d he snarled, a wicked smile twisting his lips.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso, the Regalflow Group has been raided. The authorities are all over it,\u201d the assistant added, monitoring Joseph\u2019s reaction.<\/p>\n
Joseph\u2019s face darkened, and the snifter in his hand ended up against the TV wall, glass shattering everywhere. With a bellow, he stormed out, his assistant trailing behind.<\/p>\n
Cherise wasn\u2019t fussy about beds, but she hadn\u2019t slept a wink. As soon as the first light of dawn broke, she was up and dressed for her morning run.<\/p>\n
She never took her phone on these runs, and when she got back her phone showed over twenty missed calls\u2013more than ten from Trent, the rest from unknowns.<\/p>\n
She called Trent back, and he picked up on the first ring \u201cCherise, why didn\u2019t you answer? You had me thinking the worst. At my age. I can\u2019t be stressing like this\u2013I need to keep my nitroglycerin close at hand!\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise coughed, cutting him off. \u201cI was out running, phone left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n
That explains it. You\u2019re always on the move at this hour. So, youre in Betrico now. How\u2019s your place? Comfortable? I\u2019ll drop by soon, Trent asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlenshire Gardens, set up by Dora. It\u2019s not bad.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a relief. With your grandmother gone and me nearing the end, my own family doesn\u2019t rely on me as much. But I worry about you. Keep away from the Leach family. Here in Betnico, I can still protect you,\u201d Trent said, his voice warm with<\/p>\n
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Cherise\u2019s voice wavered slightly. Tll manage. But I must visit the each family to resolve some matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI trust you can handle it. Well.. there\u2019s something else\u2026 Trent used.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo on,\u201d Cherise prompted.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re in Betrico now, and you\u2019ve always turned me down befog. I don\u2019t have much time left. Would you finally think about my proposal?\u201d Trent inquired with a hint of anticipation.<\/p>\n
Cherise sighed and agreed, then quickly ended the call.<\/p>\n
Trent was ecstatic and immediately called Isaac Jenkins, his assistant. \u201cCherise has agreed! Our Traditional Medicine department is looking up.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-41","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/41","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}