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.

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

solemnity of the occasion,

at Skyler’s arm. “What took you so long?”

news only recently and indeed, it was hard

Skyler altogether. No one had 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

I got the call,” Skyler explained, her voice

Skyler’s forehead, leaving angry red marks. “You’ve been in the Capital for months now,

you. Don’t you play dumb

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

to ignore

estate, Barbara wouldn’t dare make a scene. “We’ll settle this

Barbara mechanically..

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