Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 12

Xenia had promised to pick Cherise up from the airport, and she was true to her word. Cherise had a bit of a delay because Dennis and Bella had stuffed her luggage with so many things, and she didn't have the heart to leave any of it behind.

As Cherise made her way out of the airport, she saw Xenia in a lively debate.

Hearing Cherise's voice, Xenia called out "Cherise," while Truman, catching sight of Cherise, shouted "That beauty," and they both hurried over to her.

Morris felt a long-silent joy stir in his heart at the sound of that familiar voice. He turned around to see Cherise, now with two large suitcases by her side.

Xenia sprinted over and embraced Cherise so tightly that she nearly lost her breath.

Morris couldn't help but frown at the display.

Truman, pulling Xenia back, looked at her in disbelief. "Xenia, is that beauty your best friend? You two are like night and day."

Xenia beamed with pride. "When I was eleven, Grandpa took me to Saphira, where I met Cherise. She was just ten but incredibly beautiful.

"We lost contact since then, but three years ago in Fresburg, she saved me from some trouble. I instantly recognized her as that girl from our past, and then we became friends."

"So she was the one who helped you," Truman said gratefully. "She's beautiful and kind."

Xenia then introduced Cherise to Truman. "This is my uncle Truman Simpson, and this is my best friend, Cherise Leach."

Cherise greeted him with a smile. "Hello, Truman. Glad to see you."

"You, too, Cherise. You're really a stunning star!" Truman replied.

'Truman and Xenia are cut from the same cloth with their lively spirits,' Cherise mused.

Morris stepped forward, blocking Truman's view.

Xenia quickly introduced Morris to Cherise. "This is Morris Chivers, a close friend of my uncle, and that handsome guy over there is Morris's assistant, Leo Sanchez."

Morris offered a friendly nod. "Nice to meet you again, Ms. Leach."