Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks
My Billionaire Family 56

Chapter 56

Right after Dora took off, it was just Morris and Cherise again.

"Cherise, let's roll!" Morris said, his voice tinged with urgency.

Cherise nodded, and they made their way to the elevator, which whisked them down to the lobby, Out front, the valet had Cherise's Porsche Panamera waiting, parked curbside. Morris gave Cherise's new ride a once-over. It was a nice car, but could use some personal flair. He decided then and there to get her a custom job later on, for safety reasons. Jingling the keys, Cherise offered, "Want me to drive?"

Morris flashed her a warm smile and said, "You take the helm. And with that, they got into the car.

Cherise started the engine, released the electronic brake, and smoothly shifted into gear. With a series of swift moves, the car hummed to life and eased away from the curb. Melissa, just stepping out of the lobby, spotted the Porsche Panamera as it pulled away. She hesitated, thinking. Is that Morris! That profile looks just like him. No, it can't be

She shook her head, brushing off the thought. No way that's Morris. And the driver's a woman. That's a sure sigu. I must be going crazy with all this stress, she pondered.

In the car, Morris watched Cherise expertly maneuver through traffic, a grin playing on his lips. This was a new one for him -being driven by a girl, and he had to admit that it was pretty cool. y to replace out that his own daughter, the one he'd left on her own in Yasvissa, was such an amazing

Jacob would be blown away to driver.

"Cherise, you drive like you've been doing this forever. Morris complimented her.

With a humble smile, she replied, "It's just a car. Nothing to write home about. Mr. Chivers, you'll have to deal with it." Morris turned to her, and a soft laugh escaped him. Cherise drove with speed and precision, and in the blink of an eye, they were at Glenshire Gardens. After parking, they took the levator up to the 26th floor.

As

the

reached the top, Cherise mentioned to Morris, "T've got to run an errand tomorrow morning, but I'll head over to

rs residence to meet your grandma afterward."

Miris nodded and said, "Got it. I'll be there." Then they exchanged goodnight wishes and went their separate ways for the night.

Early the next morning, sunrise was breaking as Cherise wrapped up her morning fog and made her way back home.

She changed into a breezy white cotton-linen dress, the perfect summer attire. With an orange scarf, she tied her long into a loose braid that hung over her chest

hair

In front of the mirror, she added a playful touch with daisy-shaped earrings and kept on her reliable white canvas sneakers. Armed with the pills she'd whipped up a few days ago, she set off from Glenshire Gardens.

Her Porsche Panamera cruised down the highway, and in a flash, she reached the base of Azure Peak. Instead of heading to

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the Chivers residence, Cherise swung by the Taylor residence fir.

Zell, the security guard at the Taylor residence, brightened at the sight of Cherise's car. He quickly opened the gate, his voice filling the air "Ms. Leach, it's you!"

As Cherise parked and stepped out, Lucky, a huge Alaskan Malamute, came bounding over. The dog paused by Cherise's side, mudging her dress affectionately.

Cherise looked down with a tender smile on her face. "Lucky, did you miss me?" She asked, smoothing Lucky's thick fur.

Zell chimed in. "Ms. Leach, when you first went back to Saphira Lucky here was lost without you. He wouldn't eat a thing."

"Mr. Taylor had to show him your picture to get him to nibble at all. But he's back to her old self now and grown from that tiny pup into this gentle giant, almost as tall as me," Zell added. Hearing that, Cherise hummed with a warmth spreading through her.

Lucky had been a gift to Marlon from a student. A few years back, Marlon had taken him to Saphira, but he'd gotten was in danger from stray dogs.

Cherise had come to the rescue, saving Lucky and replaceing homes for the strays. Since then, Lucky had been Cherise's biggest fan, always wagging his tail excitedly at the sight of her. Cherise looked at Zell and asked, "Where's Grandpa Marlon?"

lost and

"In the backyard. He's been looking forward to your visit. He's going to be thrilled to see you, Zell replied, grinning ear to

"Alright, let's go replace him, Lucky Cherise said, and together, they walked towards the backyard.

Marlon was a prominent philologist in Clusia, and the Taylor family was a true scholarly household.

As Cherise passed through the main gate, she was greeted by a library filled with rare books and treasures. She strolled dow

a long hallway, adorned with paintings from famous artists, leading to the Taylor residence's backyard.

In the backyard, bathed in morning light, Marlon, his hair a crown of white, was dressed in a deep brown ensemble, carefully pacing the cobblestones barefoot.

Lucky barked a couple of times to get Marlon's attention.

lon turned at the sound, spotting Cherise. "Oh, Cherise, there you are! Why didn't you give me a call? I'd have Viola coo

mething special. Oh, my feet. It's killing me. Come on. Give me a hand."

Cherise let out a laugh and hurried over. "What happened to your hair? It's gone all silver in just two years. And why are you walking barefoot on these stones?" She guided Marlon to a flat surface and helped him slip his shoes on.

"I'm getting on in years, my dear. If I don't keep moving, these old legs will seize up on me. In a few more years, you youngsters will be complaining about us old-timers slowing you down," Marlon jested, leading the way back into the house. SEND GIFT

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