Chapter 1712

Skyler arrived at the Rivera Manor with not a soul to pick her up from school. She had to hail a cab that dropped her off just outside the upscale neighborhood, leaving her to trek the remaining distance on foot.

There were a lot of people at Rivera’s Manor. All the members of the Rivera family and close friends and relatives were present, including Skyler’s parents.

She was the last to arrive.

No sooner had she stepped into the yard than a voice hissed, “Jinx!”

Skyler’s eyes darted around, trying to locate the source of the insult amidst the several stares fixed upon her. She couldn’t pinpoint who had uttered the word.

Samuel had been in poor health ever since he’d lost his son, and though the recent incident had nothing to do with Skyler, there were whispers blaming her.

was reminiscent of the way some had tried to pin Samuel’s demise on Zavier, Samuel’s remaining son. Thankfully, Zavier had a will of steel and

parted to retort, but considering the solemnity of

arm. “What

Port had arrived. Skyler had received the news only recently and indeed, it was

bothered to inform her. Besides, the Riveras had kept the matter tightly under wraps, with no media coverage. It was only after a call from Barbara that Skyler was

soon as I got the call,” Skyler explained, her voice a mix

secluded corner and jabbed her finger sharply against Skyler’s forehead, leaving angry red

pain and tried to dodge, but Barbara pinched her waist fiercely. “I’m talking to you. Don’t you play dumb with me.” “Today is Samuel’s funeral. Shouldn’t we

me with the Rivera family? Don’t think I don’t know that Zavier hasn’t touched you once. What are

chose to ignore her.

the Rivera estate, Barbara wouldn’t dare make a scene. “We’ll settle this later. For now,

followed Barbara mechanically..

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