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,

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

pulled out her phone and dialed

back into her high-society persona. She ordered the servant to clean up the chaos and

the corner

most lavish spot in Seacrity, with a jaw-dropping display of

cost more than

smell of alcohol, while the music blasted at full volume. Men and women danced wildly on the floor, and elegantly dressed women Laughed and chatted with the men, tossing out playful flirty

head turned. The energy in the bar shifted-just moments ago, a handsome man

went. She had a wild beauty tame with her rebellious edge. making her both

shoulder casually and scanned the room. 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. “What are

six feet two inches tall, looked up with a rugged appearance. If there was one standout feature, it was his eyes-sharp like knives. He glanced around, noticing a few people whispering, and shot them a glare that made them uneasy and

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

her head, a hint of

she’s killing me with candy! That’s too much Eagle

when I stole that painting in Langria? Those idiots chased

Yvette listened to the Eagle King ramble, she continued

jar in her hand and swallowed hard, wondering how he could snag some. Glancing back at Yvette, he sensed her eyes saying, “Go ahead and try if you