Chapter 38
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 38<\/p>\n
Chapter 38<\/p>\n
He moved away to answer the call, and upon his return, his step was noticeably lighter, \u201cBoss, I have an update,\u201d Leo declared, his voice tinged with excitement.<\/p>\n
Morris\u2019s face was a mask of indifference as he casually acknowledged Leo with a \u201cHim\u201d<\/p>\n
Leo, picking up the thread, said, \u201cIt\u2019s about Ms. Leach\u201d<\/p>\n
Eager for details, Morris looked up sharply. \u201cWhat\u2019s the word?\u201d<\/p>\n
With swift steps, Leo reached Morris and passed him the phone<\/p>\n
Morris\u2019s scowl from a moment ago was replaced by a broad grin as he checked the phone.<\/p>\n
Steven and Hugh gaped, their eyes widening in surprise.<\/p>\n
\u201cSteven, Morris called out.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere, Steven answered..<\/p>\n
\u201cReschedule tonight\u2019s meeting by an hour. I\u2019ve got to run by Havenwood Estates to collect Cherise and take her home,\u201d Morris announced. With that, he strode out of the office, his step lively, not bothering to look back.<\/p>\n
Steven and Hugh gaped, still reeling from the unexpected sight. Was that really Mr. Chivers?\u201d Steven muttered, his voice -mirroring their collective shock.<\/p>\n
Leo, grinning, clapped them both on the back. \u201cSure was. Looks like our boss has got it bad,\u201d he said, clearly amused.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you serious?\u201d Steven and Hugh exclaimed, disbelief ringing in their voices.<\/p>\n
With a chuckle, Leo shook his head. \u201cYou single guys wouldn\u2019t understand,\u201d he jibed, strolling toward the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs if you\u2019re any different!\u201d Steven hollered at Leo\u2019s retreating figure.<\/p>\n
Leo just gave a dramatic groan and picked up his pace.<\/p>\n
As the evening drew to a close after dinner with the Leach family, Oliver arranged for a car to take Cherise home. Exiting the Leach manor, Cherise saw the Rolls\u2013Royce waiting in the driveway, as it had been earlier that day.<\/p>\n
She told the driver to stop, expressed her gratitude, and then stepped out of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The soft streetlamp light framed Cherise as she approached, leaving Morris breathless and a smile creeping onto his face.<\/p>\n
He got out of the car<\/p>\n
car and walked towards her, drawn by an irresistible force.<\/p>\n
e you still here?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise, with a puzzled tilt of her head, asked, \u201cWhy are you sti<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to make sure you weren\u2019t stranded,\u201d Morris replied, his voice resonating with a comforting tone.<\/p>\n
Cazing up at hil, Cherise smiled, feeling a stirring in her heart.<\/p>\n
He was kind and thoughtful, a stark contrast to the aloof man people whispered about. Yet, Cherise couldn\u2019t shake the thought of their age difference, questioning whether it truly mattered.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Morris remained oblivious to her thoughts, standing there with clear and genuine intentions.<\/p>\n
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Chense bid Morris farewell with a simple, \u201cThank you, Mr. Chivers, her tone respectful but distant.<\/p>\n
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Morris felt her sudden formality like a shard of glass in his heart Why is she acting so distant now? Did I do something to change how she feels he pondered.<\/p>\n
The car journey was heavy with an awkward silence. Cherise, deep in thought, leaned on the window, puzzled by the abrupt change in Morris\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n
Maybe he\u2019s just not into women? But that doesn\u2019t add up; we\u2019ve spent time alone, she mused.<\/p>\n
Upon reaching Glenshire Gardens, Morris escorted Cherise to her door before quickly leaving, citing an urgent meeting<\/p>\n
Once inside and away from the tense atmosphere, Cherise let out a sigh, the weight of confusion lifting. \u201cMen are such a puzzle,\u2019 she thought.<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s phone buzzed, and seeing Xenia\u2019s name, she picked up<\/p>\n
Xenia\u2019s ecstatic voice filled the line, \u201cCherise, you rocked it. You\u2019re off the hook with that engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise had to pull the phone away from her ear because of the volume. \u2018Xenia, where\u2019d you hear about it?\u201d she asked,<\/p>\n
curious.<\/p>\n
Xenia\u2019s voice dripped with sarcasm, \u201cShirley made sure everyone knew. She went on social media to make it clear she wasn\u2019t the one who took your guy\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise laughed, visualizing Shirley\u2019s dramatic online posts. \u201cThat\u2019s classic Shirley,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Xenia\u2019s excitement bubbled over. \u201cWe can\u2019t let this go without a party. I\u2019m throwing you a celebration tomorrow night. Time to party and forget about that mama\u2019s boy,\u201d she declared, her enthusiasm contagious.<\/p>\n
Cherise was shocked by the conversation. She didn\u2019t consider it to be a cause for celebration.<\/p>\n
Xenia\u2019s bubbly voice echoed through the phone. \u201cCherise, you got this, right? The bash is at my uncle Truman\u2019s joint. You need to show up like you\u2019re the queen of the night, with everyone else as your subjects,\u201d she said, her excitement barely contained.<\/p>\n
\u201cGot it,\u201d Cherise replied, hanging up the phone with a shrug.<\/p>\n
With a laugh, Cherise put the phone down, feeling a surge of warmth. Despite her grandmother\u2019s passing, she was still wrapped in love, with Bella, Dennis, Xenia, Marlon, the Leach family, Dora, Trent, and many more by her side.<\/p>\n
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