Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks
My Billionaire Family 173

Chapter 173

Sensing the tension between Morris and Cherise, Leo glanced at Crow, who was casually munching on snacks.

Then he pulled Crow out of the room and closed the door behind them.

"Hey, hey, let me go! We're both grown men-this looks weird with you dragging me like this," Crow protested, struggling to break free from Leo's grip.

Leo dragged Crow over to the bar on the first floor, ordered two glasses of juice from the server, and finally let go. Then he said. "Weird? Back at the Lewis Chemical Plant, you held my hand while we ran."

Crow took the juice Leo handed him, looking embarrassed as he took a sip. Then he muttered, "I thought you were a woman at the time! I'm a gentleman-I always want to look out for a lady

"If I had known you were a guy, there's no way I would've done that

His voice grew softer and softer.

The next moment, Leo put his hand on Crow's shoulder and said. "It's okay, bro. In my life, it's the first time someone other than family or Mr. Chivers has looked out for me like that..

Just because you didn't leave me behind, I'm sticking with you from now on."

"Really?" Crow asked, his embarrassment giving way to joy.

Leo nodded, and they clinked their glasses before downing their juice.

Then Crow pointed upstairs and said, "So, what's up with that? My boss's boyfriend looks familiar.

"Back at the chemical plant, I wanted to ask who he was. He is as good at fighting as my boss. What's his name again? He looks so familiar.

"And why is he being called King all of a sudden, and my boss is acting like she doesn't even know?"

Leo chuckled. "How could he not look familiar? You've probably seen him in finance magazines or on the economic news. That's Mr. Morris Chivers. Crow let out a loud yelp. "What? Morris Chivers? Wait-my boss's boyfriend is that Morris?!"

Leo looked at the shocked Crow and nodded.

Meanwhile, in the VVIP room upstairs, Morris and Cherise were still standing there.

Morris moved closer to Cherise, trying to take her hand, but Cherise turned gracefully, creating space between them again.

Morris looked down at his now-empty hand, shaking his head with a helpless smile before slowly making his way toward

Cherise.

This time, as Cherise was about to step back, Morris wrapped his arms tightly around her and said, "Babe, I didn't know; I'm sorry. Don't ignore me, okay?" Knowing she couldn't break free, Cherise let herself remain in his embrace.

Morris's warm breath filled the air as he said. "Right now, let's focus on fixing the audio file you need, alright? We can deal with everything else once we're home." Cherise knew her priorities. "Fine. But let go."

Chapter 173

Morris chuckled. "Alright, alright: Reluctantly, he released her

The moment she was free, Cherise walked over to the sofa

illed out the laptop Crow had brought

As she sat down. Morris sidled up right next to her, putting his arm around her waist, as if afraid she would disappear any second.

Cherise turned to look at him, frowning slightly, a bit exasperated, but she let him

She powered up the laptop, which booted up as swiftly as ever, and Morris couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the speed.

He thought, 'My girlfriend is truly exceptional, excelling in every field she ventures into and always at the top of her game. I feel like I need to put in more effort to keep up with her."

Within seconds, Cherise located the corrupted call recording and set the laptop in front of Morris. "Here, King, please fix this for me. Afterward, send me an account number, and I'll make sure payment is prompt." Cherise acted like any other girl in love with her boyfriend-occasionally throwing a playful little tantrum, slightly puffing her cheeks in mock frustration, looking utterly adorable.

Morris couldn't help but chuckle, giving her a quick peck on the cheek before leaning toward the computer.

"You-!" Cherise started to say, but then she saw Morris's hands flying over the keyboard, too fast to follow.

In just a few seconds, Morris stopped. "All done. Take a look, honey. And don't worry about the payment-family doesn't put a price on helping each other. That kiss just covered it." SEND GIFT