Chapter 64
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 64<\/p>\n
Chapter 64<\/p>\n
Barely five minutes had passed when Cherise\u2019s phone buzzed in her hand. She glanced down, her fingers tightening around it as she answered. \u201cSpeak, Crow.\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice came through the line. \u201cGot the results, Boss, Jacob and Shirley have no genetic link.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s eyes widened a fraction, and she replied, \u201cCopy that. Then she ended the call.<\/p>\n
She looked back at the Leach residence one more time with a shadow of confusion crossing her face. As she turned away predatory grin spread across her lips. Without a backward glance, she marched toward the main gate.<\/p>\n
As she neared the gate, a figure enveloped in a cloud of heavy perfume hurried out and stood in her way. Cherise recognized Shirley and frowned slightly.<\/p>\n
Shirley stared at Cherise\u2019s impeccable features, and her teeth clenched in frustration. Despite her feelings, she had promised Jacob and Jemma to deliver the invitations.<\/p>\n
With a flourish. Shirley presented two cards. \u201cHere\u2019s your invite to Betrico University\u2019s Centennial Celebration. It\u2019s in a few days, and Dad insisted I give it to you,\u201d she said, her voice dripping with disdain.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t fathom why you would have any interest in a university event. But Dad was adamant. It\u2019s also your chance to see me perform on the piano and maybe mingle with some of our school\u2019s high society,\u201d Shirley added, her arrogance on full display.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd this,\u201d she continued, holding out another card. \u201cIt\u2019s for my engagement party with Jeffrey. Dad didn\u2019t want you there and didn\u2019t want you to be heartbroken when you saw our happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n
She went on.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I really want you to be there to bless me and Jeffrey. Jemma and Mom made sure you got this one too, so please accept both.\u201d Shirley finished with a smirk.<\/p>\n
She thought, \u201cThere\u2019s no way a country bumpkin like you won\u2019t make a fool of herself at such a high\u2013profile event. Hmph The next moment, Cherise took the two invitations from Shirley without hesitation.<\/p>\n
Shirley was caught off guard, thinking. \u2018She just accepted them? Weren\u2019t she supposed to be too intimidated to say yes?\u201d \u201cHey, you, Shirley said, her surprise evident in her tone.<\/p>\n
Cherise looked at Shirley with a mocking smile on her face. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter? Afraid I\u2019ll outshine you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Shirley quickly retorted, \u201cNo way. I\u2019m Betrico University\u2019s queerbee, a Leach through and through, and my uncle runs Lewis Group. I\u2019m better than you, a small\u2013town nobody, in every way. I just don\u2019t want you to feel inferior around so many accomplished people\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut never mind. You wouldn\u2019t understand,\u201d Shirley added with a dismissive wave.<\/p>\n
Cherise scoffed, once again questioning the intelligence of the woman who claimed to be Betrico University\u2019s queen bee und wondering how she had managed to hire a hitman in the first place.<\/p>\n
Hearing Cherise\u2019s scoff, Shirley stamped her foot in anger. \u201cI do care. You\u2019ve got the invitations now, and you\u2019d better abow up and narrass our family: With that, she stormed back into the main house without looking back<\/p>\n
Cherise watched Shirley leave and looked at the two invitations her hand, lost in thought.<\/p>\n
The Betrico University celebration liviation? Trent sent me or just the other day, My job at the school starts on the sand day. I\u2019m planning to go, anyway. Might as well check it out! Che pondered.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 64<\/p>\n
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As for Jeffrey and Shirley\u2019s engagement ceremony, thinking about how they both seemed less than bright and lovey\u2013dovey, Cherise shook her head and decided to think about it later.<\/p>\n
Not long after Cherise left the Leach residence, Oliver called for Lionel<\/p>\n
Lionel entered the study to find Oliver\u2019s expression different from when Cherise was there. It was now tinged with melancholy.<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Lionel cautiously asked, \u201cMr. Leach? Is there something I can assist you with?\u201d<\/p>\n
Oliver looked out the window and slowly said, \u201cLionel, arrange a meeting with Darren for me and keep it from the rest of the family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lionel asked in confusion. \u201cMr. Leach, what\u2019s this about?\u201d<\/p>\n
Oliver covered his face with his hands, let them drop, and sighed heavily before saying in a deep voice, \u201cIt\u2019s time to revise the will.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-89","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/89","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=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}