Chapter 53
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 53<\/p>\n
Cherise stood her ground, her cool and dignified presence unshaken by the provocation.<\/p>\n
Shirley, still yakking away behind her, called out, \u201cCherise, what the deal! Turn around and face me. Are you scared of something?\u201d<\/p>\n
Two women, caked in makeup, were with Shirley, nodding in agreement. \u201cTotally, what\u2019s the big mystery? We\u2019re all friends here. Heard you\u2019re new in town, right? We could show you around and help you fit in, one of them said.<\/p>\n
Dora was about to step in, but Cherise gave her a look that said, \u201cHold your horses\u201d Cherise simply said, \u201cToo much noise. Then she turned around slowly.<\/p>\n
There was Shirley, all dolled up in a pink designer suit, her haired up high with a matching bow, looking as cute as a<\/p>\n
button.<\/p>\n
Behind Shirley were two women in red and green, their faces at too perfect, If you asked Cherise.<\/p>\n
The taller one, all filled wat with what looked like a bit too much aller, was Ruby Lightfoot, heiress to Lightfoot Legacy Homes. The shorter one, with eyeliner that could cut glass, was Layla Zamora, set to take over Zamora Comics one day.<\/p>\n
Just like Shirley, Ruby and Layla were both freshmen at Betrico University School of Art. Seeing Cherise, they felt a pang of jealousy.<\/p>\n
Didn\u2019t Shirley put her sister down as some country bumpkin? She\u2019s supposed to be all hick and gawky. How does she manage to look more polished than us, with all our money and everything? Ruby thought.<\/p>\n
\u201cA small\u2013town girl like her, and she\u2019s pulling off this stunning look. She must have had work done. Definitely. And with Shirley saying her sister\u2019s into hanging with sketchy older guys, it all fits, Layla wondered.<\/p>\n
They judged Cherise in their minds, their eyes full of disdain and hostility-<\/p>\n
Cherise glanced at them, her disdain clear, and she said. \u201cBirds of a feather flock together.<\/p>\n
Shirley was caught off guard for a second. Then, in a voice full of fake sweetness, she said, \u2018Cherise, that\u2019s harsh. I know you\u2019re still sore about Jeffrey, but it\u2019s real between us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, don\u2019t take it out on my friends. They\u2019re some of Betrico\u2019s finest,\u201d Shirley added, welling up with crocodile tears. With her arms crossed, Cherise leaned against a Porsche Panamera, calm as can be, watching the show.<\/p>\n
Seeing the silence, Shirley took a sly peek at Cherise, who caught her. \u2018Keep going. Why stop the waterworks?\u201d Cherise said. Shirley faked a tear wipe and meekly called out, \u201cCherise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Layla had enough and lashed out. \u201cCome on. Show some gratitude. You can\u2019t hear Shirley talking to you? What\u2019s the point of looking good if you\u2019re just using sugar daddies to buy cars?\u201d<\/p>\n
Dora couldn\u2019t take it, but Cherise held her back and stepped up to Layla. Towering over her, Cherise made Layla look short and chubby.<\/p>\n
Layla, facing Cherise, took an involuntary step back, but then she puffed up her chest and said, \u201cWhat are you doing? Do you even know who I am?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise scoffed and asked, \u201cOh, interesting? Who are you?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTm the future of Zamora Comics. Not scared of<\/p>\n
as can be.<\/p>\n
Just because you\u2019re Shirley\u2019s sister. You\u2019re a nobody,\u201d Layla said, smug<\/p>\n
Chapter 53<\/p>\n
Cherise still looked at her with that same cold smirk.<\/p>\n
Thinking she had Cherise cowed, Layla got even cockier.<\/p>\n
But Cherise dropped a bombshell, saying, \u201cZamora Comics? Doubt it. All I see is you insulting people and spreading lies. Expect a lawsuit tomorrow. You\u2019ll have three years to learn some nanners.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then, Cherise got in Layla\u2019s face, her eyes icy, and she whispered just loud enough for Layla to hear. \u201cBecause you\u2019re going to be spending three long years in prison.\u201d<\/p>\n
Layla<\/p>\n
shivered, freaked out that Cherise might be serious. She mumbled something about having to go and bolted.<\/p>\n
Shirley shouted after her, \u201cHey, what\u2019s with you, Layla? What did my sister say to you?\u201d But Layla was long gone.<\/p>\n
Cherise, watching Layla run off, gave Shirley and Ruby a flat look. She turned to Lyle and said, \u201cI\u2019ll take this car. Where do I pay?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lyle, having witnessed the showdown, knew Cherise wasn\u2019t someone to mess with. He quickly replied, \u201cRight this way, Leach. Follow me\u201d<\/p>\n
Shirley, seeing Cherise ignore her, hurriedly said, \u201cSir, I really want this car, too. Could you let me have it? I\u2019m getting engaged, and I\u2019d love to buy it as a gift for myself. I\u2019ll pay double.<\/p>\n
Ms.<\/p>\n
Lyle stood his ground, saying, \u201cNo, ma\u2019am, it\u2019s not about the money. Ms. Cherise Leach found it first. We have a policy here. and we stick to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruby, not getting her way, demanded to see the manager, Weldon.<\/p>\n
Weldon showed up soon. \u201cOh, Ms. Lightfoot, long time. Looking for another car? Sorry for the wait. How can I help you today? Which beauty caught your eye?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-78","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/78","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=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}