Chapter 23
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 23<\/p>\n
Chapter 23<\/p>\n
With that, everyone followed Oliver into the dining room.<\/p>\n
Mandy had really gone all out to make the dining room look fantastic, with a huge table that could fit a king and was piled high with tasty dishes that any food lover would love.<\/p>\n
Jacob smiled at Mandy, giving her a nod of approval, and she responded with a shy blush, their gazes briefly connecting subtle exchange<\/p>\n
Oliver showed everyone to their seats, and Cherise sat down next to him, waiting for everyone in the family to be seated. before they all began eating together<\/p>\n
Mandy had aimed to impress, and maybe catch Cherise off guard with her upscale menu. But Cherise handled her silverware like a pro, defying Mandy\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n
Shirley, vying for attention, toyed with her salad and smiled insincerely at Jacob. \u201cDad, Cherise missed out on a proper education back home. The teachers didn\u2019t support her. Could you help her get into Betrico University?<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019d boost our family\u2019s reputation, and I could assist her since we\u2019d be schoolmates\u201d Despite her innocent act, her true intentions were clear,<\/p>\n
Jacob was touched by Shirley\u2019s thoughtfulness, but the notion that Cherise might not meet their family\u2019s high standards. didn\u2019t sit well with him. He was adamant that his family must uphold a certain standard of excellence, without any<\/p>\n
Ceptions.<\/p>\n
Mandy, noticing Jacob\u2019s concern, said, \u201cCherise should have the same chances as Shirley. Education is important for her future. Since Shirley\u2019s already in college and Cherise is a bit older, could she consider starting anew?\u201d<\/p>\n
She was aware it would be tough to get Cherise into Betrico University, no matter how well\u2013connected Jacob was.<\/p>\n
Betrico University was renowned for admitting only the most brilliant students or those with top exam scores.<\/p>\n
Shirley had just barely gained admission through her art achievements. The prospect of Cherise, a girl from a small town joining its ranks seemed highly unlikely,<\/p>\n
Jacob\u2019s mood turned sour at the proposal. \u2018Cherise looks nice, but her grades aren\u2019t good enough for Betrico University. And with the dean being all about the rules, no amount of influence could sway him. No way can I pull it off, he mused to himself.<\/p>\n
With a scowl, he grabbed the red wine and downed it \u201cNo Betrico University for you. You\u2019re not like Shirley. Time to lear and grow. Broania University is where you\u2019re headed,\u201d he declared, making it clear there was no arguing about it<\/p>\n
Mandy and Shirley shared a look, sure that a girl from a backwater place like Cherise had no chance of making it into Betrico University.<\/p>\n
Unfazed by the drama, Cherise kept eating.<\/p>\n
Oliver looked at her with a gentle smile. \u201cCherise, tell Grandpa which school you\u2019re aiming for. Betrico University\u2019s out of my reach, but any other top school here, and I\u2019ll do my best to get you there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise put down her fork and smiled softly at Oliver, \u201cGrandpa my heart is set on Betrico University<\/p>\n
Shirley laughed, like Cherise liad told the craziest joke. \u201cCherise you can\u2019t be serious. Even Grandpa and Dad said it\u2019s Impossible. Don\u2019t make things tougher for them\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise, Broania University is also a good pick, with lots of influential students. Don\u2019t make things difficult for your dad,\u201d Mandy added, pretending to care.<\/p>\n
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Jacoby\u2019s face clouded over, and he spoke to Cherise with a bit of itation. \u201cYour mom excelled at Broanta University Fm not asking you to top her. Just get your degree After that. Ill get you into Leach Group to keep our family\u2019s name in gort<\/p>\n
standing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing about Cherise\u2019s mom. Mandy felt a twinge of envy. Clilee, you still manage to overshadow things, but it\u2019s no big deal, she thought. You were my rival back then, and now your daughter can\u2019t compare to mine.<\/p>\n
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