Chapter 22
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 22<\/p>\n
Chapter 22<\/p>\n
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Mandy, the family\u2019s seasoned mistress, frowned at Shirley\u2019s loss of composure, but she understood the need to shield her daughter\u2019s image. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid, Shirley,\u201d she comforted.<\/p>\n
With a tinge of urgency, she instructed Lionel, the butler, \u201cThe peaches are among the city\u2019s elite. We can\u2019t have talk of pests mour home, it would harm the Leach Group\u2019s reputation, See to it right away!<\/p>\n
Although Lionel was baffled by the demand, given their stringent pest protocols, he didn\u2019t question it. He acknowledged and moved to carry out Mandy\u2019s directive.<\/p>\n
Cherise, observing the absurdity, let out a quiet, derisive chuckle<\/p>\n
Oliver, always the mediator, diffused the awkwardness, suggesting. \u201cLet\u2019s go inside and have the meal. Cherise is probably starving by now<\/p>\n
Mandy responded with a warm smile, inviting everyone in, \u201cOf course. I\u2019ll take care of everything. Please, come on in, everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob, the public face of the Leach Group, held less power than Oliver, who controlled the majority of shares. Mandy was cautious not to upset<\/p>\n
him.<\/p>\n
As they entered the grand hall, Cherise recognized the familiar scene, now even more opulent with its luxurious<\/p>\n
decorations<\/p>\n
Andy wheeled Oliver to the central seat in the living room, and Oliver kindly called for Cherise to sit next to him. She agreed, sitting down as the others took their seats and started to converse pleasantly.<\/p>\n
From the wings, Shirley burned with envy as Cherise soaked up all the attention. I\u2019m the one who should be the Leach family\u2019s pride and joy: Cherise doesn\u2019t belong here, she fumed to herself.<\/p>\n
Jacob came back shortly after, and Shirley greeted him warmly, linking her arm through his<\/p>\n
\u201cDad, you\u2019re home! How was your day?\u201d she asked, her tone coated with a layer of feigned concern. \u201cSeeing you always brightens my day,\u201d Jacob responded, playfully messing up Shirley\u2019s hair.<\/p>\n
Shirley gave Cherise a smug look, basking in what she saw as a triumph.<\/p>\n
Sean, with a creased brow, observed Cherise\u2019s nonchalance as she leisurely sipped her coffee. Jacob, Cherise is back. Shouldn\u2019t you be welcoming her first?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob finally shifted his focus to Cherise. Upon his approach, Cherise placed her cup down and rose to meet him.<\/p>\n
Jacob, in the prime of life, cut an imposing figure; it was no surprise that he\u2019d won over the women of Betrico, including Cherise\u2019s mother.<\/p>\n
Cherise, calm and collected, held Jacob\u2019s stare.<\/p>\n
Jacobs, seeing his late wife in his daughter, felt a moment of regret. But he quickly rationalized it\u2013Being a man in his prime with a wife often away, he justified his need for companionship.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise, with your grandmother passed and you alone, you should think about coming back to our home,\u201d he suggested gently.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve got my own place,\u201d Cherise replied, her tone steady..<\/p>\n
Jacob, meeting her intense and distant gaze, felt the chill. It was in stark contrast to Shirley\u2019s cozy warmth and obedience.<\/p>\n
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Cherise, not raised by Jacob\u2019s side, felt like a stranger to him. Yet, he couldn\u2019t deny that she was his own flesh and blood.<\/p>\n
\u201cA young woman alone in a tough area can\u2019t be as secure as she would be at home, Jacob continued, looking away.<\/p>\n
Andy started to argue, \u2018No, Jacob, Cherise\u2013But Cherise quickly grasped his arm to stop him. She wanted to keep her stay at Glenshire Gardens under wraps.<\/p>\n
\u201cFine, Cherise can live wherever she wants, as long as she\u2019s happy. Let\u2019s eat, Oliver proposed, and Lionel guided him to the dining room<\/p>\n
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