Masked In Nobility: Secrets Of Mrs. Chavez by Selina Gorges

Nathan paused

re you really going

to go that continued with a harsh tone. “Yvette, you’re really ruthless. If I can’t stop Brayde you

Yvette let out a cold laugh. Nathan should have known her answer.

“Fine, I’ll do my best to keep Braydon away, I promise he won’t show up in front of you within a year,” Nathan said.

Yvette hang up the phone without hesitation. What a c**g guy! A year? Playing word game with me, huh?”

Meanwhile, in Winona’s room. Nellie was administering medicine to Winona silently with a straight face, making Winona feel a knot tightening in her stomach.

Everyone had always said Nellie was kind and gentle, raising her kids well. Crowing up, Winona had to learn piano, dance. calligraphy, horseback riding, and art. Nellie claimed Winona could follow her passions, but that was a lie. She forced Winona to learn and never fall behind any other noble girl, or there would be consequences.

Thinking back to those years sent chills down Winona’s spine. She remembered a dance competition against Rebecca whose skills were just incredible. Nellie dunked her in cold water for half the night. She cried and pleaded, but it didn’t work. Finally, she had a high fever that night, and Nellie used it as an excuse to drop her out of the competition

Her fever had lasted for an entire week. Only when Zachary got home at night did Nellie gently stroke her head. She realized she was merely a tool for her mother to maintain appearances and win her dad’s favor. So since childhood, she understood that some things had to be fought for, no matter the cost, if not, the consequences would be even worse.

You did something s**id today, you know?” Nellie asked.

nerves kicking in. “I’m sorry, Mom. I didn’t mean to.

y the second.

at her for a long moment. Under that gaze, Winona

with. We need to plan carefully. Next time, do anything s**id without confidence. I’ve been teaching you all these years, yet you haven’t made

don’t

relieved and finally voiced her worries. “Mom, I’m worried that

Nellie rolled her eyes. “Are you worried he’ll be attracted to Yvette and won’t

She had to admit that Yvette was

a Smith and you’re still your grandfather’s favorite, he won’t have the guts to look elsewhere. Even if his engagement was set up by Mr. Carter and Lilian, what does that matter? Those years are long gone, and I’m the lady of the Chambers family

yourself. Next month is your apprenticeship ceremony. You must show Yvette the difference between a noble girl and a country bumpkin like her.

her confidence soar with Nellie’s words. She had been thrown off by Yvette’s beauty, and her mom was right—

hesitated and, after her mother pressed her, finally admitted he was at a nightclub. Nellie was furious. Zeke never listened to her and chose foolish adventures right before exams.

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Chapter 13

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lifted her head slowly, a sinister smile

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