Chapter 25
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 25<\/p>\n
Chapter 25<\/p>\n
Feeling the weight of concern and regret, Andy let out a sigh as he watched Cherise walk away, leaving a cold trail behind her. He turned and headed back to the Leach manor, his though heavy.<\/p>\n
Cherise strolled down the neighborhood path, her face a blank gate, her loneliness amplified by the deserted garden around<\/p>\n
het.<\/p>\n
It was summer, yet there was an unwelcome chill in the air.<\/p>\n
As Cherise neared her building, she slowed her pace. There, she spotted Morris, poised on a stone bench, smoking with an air of nobility that effortlessly exuded grace.<\/p>\n
sweater and black trousers gave off a casual yet sophisticated vibe. The light smoke around him seemed to amplify his frown, a clear sign of his unease<\/p>\n
Upon hearing footsteps, Morris raised his head, his frown disappearing as he extinguished his cigarette and disposed of it in a nearby trash can. He strode towards Cherise, saying in greeting \u201cYou\u2019re back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise, her bewilderment evident, questioned, \u201cMorris, what brings you to my place!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been waiting for your return, Morris said, his tone grave. \u201cTye been here for quite some time. I require your assistance with a matter, and since I was unaware of your whereabouts or how to contact you, I found myself waiting here<\/p>\n
Intrigued, Cherise asked, \u201cWhat kind of assistance could I possibly provide to you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tve been waiting ages, and I\u2019m starving, Morris remarked, steering the conversation in a new direction. \u201cWhy don\u2019t join me for a bite to eat?<\/p>\n
Noticing a chill in Cherise\u2019s demeanor, he swiftly continued, \u201cThere\u2019s a charming little place around the comer where I frequent. They serve an exceptional beef stew. I\u2019d be grateful for the company. What do you think?<\/p>\n
Cherise wasn\u2019t keen on the idea of being alone with Morris, but the thought of the beef stew caused her stomach to growl, a stark reminder that she hadn\u2019t had much to eat at the Leach family\u2019s boisterous meal.<\/p>\n
Tine, she conceded, a tinge of interest taking the edge off her previous coolness.<\/p>\n
With a faint grin, Morris guided Cherise to his parked Maybach taking the driver\u2019s seat himself. Cherise slipped into the passenger side, quietly observing the passing scenery,<\/p>\n
Morris inclined closer, and the scent of tobacco and cologne sumounded Cherise.<\/p>\n
As she turned to face him, she found his appealing features unexpectedly close, prompting a slight frown of bewilderment at his proximity.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise, about your seatbelt,\u201d he prompted, his arm stretch<\/p>\n
across her to secure the seatbelt and fasten it.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, let\u2019s be on our way, he said, reestablishing some space between them.<\/p>\n
The Maybach glided away from Glenshire Gardens and onto the road.<\/p>\n
Morris sensed Cherise\u2019s foul mood. Cherise, typically distant, appeared more somber than usual.<\/p>\n
Then, the soothing and elegant strains of piano music filled the interior. It was a composition born from the depths of the composer\u2019s grief after war and the loss of his loved ones, a testament to the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n
The music\u2019s rhythmic swells and poignant notes, conveying a spectrum of sorrow, desolation, and the promise of hope. seemed to connect with Cherise, softening the edges of her distress from the evening\u2019s ordeal with the Leach family.<\/p>\n
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The head of the Chivers family, a pillar among the four great families, had the resources to know about anyone they wished<\/p>\n
Cherise glanced at Morris with a touch of gratitude; he remained dignified and flawless, and it appeared as though a subtle wave had disturbed the calm of her heart.<\/p>\n
Soon, they pulled up to the exclusive dining spot. Stepping out of the car, they were welcomed by a cozy, vintage\u2013style establishment, devoid of a sign but distinguished by roses flanking the entrance, their scent greeting them as they approached.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s head in,\u201d Morris said, gesturing for Cherise to enter.<\/p>\n
Cherise walked alongside Morris, her five\u2013foot\u2013seven frame looking particularly petite next to his tall and commanding presence. Together, the striking duo\u2013a handsome man and a beautiful woman\u2013turned heads wherever they went.<\/p>\n
Cherise cast her gaze upward towards Morris, undeniably handsome, a man deemed risky by many, yet in his presence, she felt an inexplicable sense of ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-50","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/50","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=50"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}