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.

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

but considering the solemnity of

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

the news

the Riveras had kept the matter tightly under wraps, with no media coverage. It was only

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

dragged Skyler to a secluded corner and jabbed her finger sharply against Skyler’s forehead, leaving angry red marks. “You’ve been in the Capital for months now,

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 show some respect?” Skyler countered, her patience wearing

Zavier hasn’t

to

make a scene. “We’ll settle

Barbara mechanically..

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