Chapter 174
Cherise looked at the audio Morris had fixed and took a deep breath
She clicked twice on her computer, and a slightly chaotic audio played.
The background hummed with static, mixed with occasional explosions.
“Hello, who is this? Could you speak up a bit? It’s hard to hear you from here, someone said, her voice gentle yet firm.
Cherise’s hands clenched into fists when she heard the voice–it was her mother’s voice.
Even though she hadn’t heard it for many years, she recognized instantly.
Morris sensed something was wrong with her and tightened his grip around her waist.
The next moment, a somewhat familiar voice rang out. “Claire, are you okay?”
When Cherise heard voice, a glint of anger flashed in her eyes.
Claire seemed to have moved to a quieter place on the other end of the phone; the earlier noise faded.
“Sorry, who are you?” Claire asked.
“You don’t need to know who I am,” the other woman said provocatively, “but I want you to know I’m with Jacob, and we have a beautiful daughter together.” She ended with a burst of laughter.
Claire sounded puzzled. “Are you insane? Who are you, really?”
The other woman snapped, “Claire, don’t you just love the war–torn Astamia? Then stay there forever.
“As for your husband, your family, and everything you’ve had you failed to cherish them, so you have no one to blame bur yourself.
“And my daughter will gradually take your Cherise’s place as the young mistress of the Leach family.”
Hearing Cherise’s name, Claire became anxious and furious. “I don’t care who you are. If you dare mess with my daughter, Ill head back to Clusia right away and find you by any means necessary.”
However, as soon as she finished her sentence, she let out a sudden scream, followed by the dull thud of a phone hitting the ground along with someone collapsing.
Cherise remained unfazed upon hearing it, looking calm as she gently closed her eyes.
Morris knew she must be feeling terrible inside, so he reached out and pulled her into his arms. Cherise just let Morris hold her, expressionless.
Then the audio continued. The other woman laughed and said, “Claire, surprised? From now on, I’ll be the mistress of the Leach family, the only one Jacob loves.
“My daughter will gradually replace yours, while your bones remain forever buried in the war–torn soil of Astamia. “If you’re to blame anyone, blame yourself for not being there for your husband.”
After that, there was no response from the other end of the line, with only faint sounds of explosions in the distance.
After a moment, the woman let out a cold scoff and spoke again, seemingly addressing someone nearby. “Felix, thank you for everything. And, please, erase this call record for me.”
Chapter 174
A man replied, “Don’t worry Mandy. I’ve got it handled. I’ve already contacted Glory to ensure there’s no trace left.”
“You are the best?” said the woman.
The entire reconding came to an end.
Cherise gave a sinister smile as she thought, ‘Glory–it all makes ense
He was the world’s top hacker a decade ago, but later, he suppolly drowned in the ocean.
Fine. New grudges and old scores–I’ll settle them all together!
Then she tried to stand up, only to find herself tightly held by Morris, unable to move.
She said helplessly, “Mr. Chivers, could you let me go
Morris shook his head. “No, I’m afraid if you leave, you’ll ignore.
Cherise was both amused and exasperated. She thought, ‘How could he be like this, clinging onto me? It’s not like I am
unreasonable..
It’s just that this involves my mother’s death, and he’s turned down my requests a few times, which left me feeling a bit
uneasy.
A few seconds later, there was a knock on the door.
Steven entered, holding a stack of
cuments.
He awkwardly placed them on the table after seeing Morris embracing Cherise. “Mr. Chivers, here are the documents you requested.”
Morris nodded, let go of Cherise, picked up the documents, and placed them in front of Cherise. “Cherise, could you sign these?”
Cherise looked puzzled. “What are these?”
“Have a look. Morris said.
Cherise picked up the documents, and upon seeing them, became even more puzzled. “Pre–marital asset transfer?”
Morris nodded and said with a sincere expression, “Yes. Cherise consider this my apology, alright? I didn’t mean to reject your requests. If I’d known it was you, I would’ve never acted so casually.
Cherise sifted through the documents in her hand–90% of the Chivers Group shares, 100% of Mondial Regalia shares, and 50% of Artiverse Entertainment shares…
The list went on, even including shares in Global Communications, the world’s most extensive telecom company. Cherise was surprised to find that it belonged to Morris.
She looked at him in disbelief, raising an eyebrow. “Mr. Chivers, you sure know how to go big.”
Morris gave a charming smile. If it makes you smile, then it’s worth it.”
Steven stood awkwardly to the side, digging his toe into the ground, finally understanding why Leo came home whining after seeing the two of them together.
