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

“Ts a little odd that Simon sent Vette an admission recommendation letter. She just got back, and if we start asking too many questions, shell annoyed. Let’s give it some time. Anyway, It’s a good thing,” said Zachary,

For Nellie, however, it felt of She just couldn’t wrap her mirul around it, and that frustrated her

Besides, Zachary hadn’t been back home for over two weeks before Yvette returned. Nellie knew he had been seeing that new secretary at his company. She had checked her out, and there were definitely echoes of Lilian in that woman.

Zachary had even bought the secretary a house close to his office and hired her as a bodyguard. Nellie’s people hadn’t had a chance to act yet. If Yvette hadn’t come back. Zachary would probably still be tangled up with that secretary.

Honey, please stay tonight. You haven’t been home in ages Nellie said with a sweet voice: She was indeed a beauty who had a ton of admirers back in the day. But she was always stubborn. Once she get her sights on Zachary, she would do anything to keep him—even if it meant playing dirty.

She could push Lilian out of the picture twenty years ago, let alone a fake. For now, she was just letting the secretary enjoy her Beeting victory a little longer.

Zachary watched Nellie try to charm him, complicated emotions swirling in his eyes. Gently, he pushed her away. Tve been really busy lately. There’s a big bidding project at work. I promise I’ll come back to spend time with you soon.”

His soothing voice calmed Nellie, even though she knew he was probably lying. She had fallen deep into her feelings and couldn’t pull herself out. She believed that Zachary loved her-even if it was just a little, she wanted to hold onto it tightly.

Not ready to give up, Nellie made one last effort to keep him from leaving. “Honey, Winona’s apprenticeship ceremony is on the fifth of next month. I’m a little unsure about a few things and could use your input. What if we combined it with Yvette’s welcome home party? That would be a double celebration, right?”

Zachary thought it over for a moment and nodded. “Sure, just remember to invite Simon. Do what you think is best. I trust you to handle it.”

Nellie watched the impatience and anxiety on Zachary’s face, feeling a mix of bitterness and jealousy. She knew he was heading off to the secretary.

as she got upstairs and entered her room, she slammed the door and let all her anger out by

in the mirror, she couldn’t shake the image of the young secretary she had seen-the woman was vibrant and full of life. What about Nellie? No amount of makeup could hide the fine lines creeping up

She pulled out her phone

persona. She ordered the

the corner of the

Bar was the most lavish spot in Seacrity, with a jaw-dropping

could cost more than an average person’s annual

the smell of alcohol, while the music blasted at full volume. Men and women danced wildly on the floor, and elegantly

Yvette steppest insiste, every head turned. The energy in the bar shifted-just moments ago, a handsome man had walked in, and now an incredibly

with her rebellious edge. making

Her gaze Landed on a spot at the bar, and she strode over, sitting down. In front of her was a bartender whose lace was hidden beneath a hat and the dim lights. With a smile playing on her lips, she teased.

feet two inches tall, looked up with a rugged appearance. If there was one standout feature, it was his

you have any idea how summing you look? This whole thing really troubled me. Eagle

mood, grinning as she tilted her head, a hint of arrogance in her expression. She pulled out a piece of candy from her pocket and started to savor it right in

me with candy! That’s

offers back home, and remember when I stole that painting in Langria? Those idiots chased me for two states. I figured I’d come back home and lay low for a bit.

listened to the Eagle King ramble, she continued to enjoy

her hand and swallowed hard, wondering how he could snag some. Glancing back at Yvette, he sensed her eyes