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

The moment Victor heard that familiar voice, a chill ran down his spine. The only person he feared more than his grandfather was his older sister, Rebecca.

Since they were kids, Rebecca had always known how to put him in his place. While he was busy stuck in video games, she was out there collecting awards. His grades were abysmal, while hers were always at the top. By her freshman year of colleg she was already interning at the family business as their grandfather’s assistant.

But there was someone else who reacted sharply to Rebecca’s voice-Winona. No matter how hard Winona tried to impres her. Rebecca always looked down on her, often reminding her that she only got engaged with Victor because of her connection to Yvette’s late mother.

Winona endured a lot of mistreatment from Rebecca but felt powerless to fight back. She wanted to marry into the Carter family, and Rebecca was a key player in that game. So, Winona had to keep playing nice, even if it stung.

Rebecca strode in, flanked by four sharply-dressed bodyguards. Her high heels clicked loudly on the floor.

“Rebecca, what are you doing here?” The moment Victor saw her face, he knew she was furious. ‘What could possibly upset her? I’m just teaching someone a lesson, right?!

Rebecca marched straight up to Yvette. The guys surrounding Yvette quickly stepped aside, understanding that crossing

Rebecca wasn’t a smart move.

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“Are you Yvette?” Rebecca asked, her tone sharp.

Yvette calmly nodded, her expression cool, unfazed by Rebecca’s fierce energy. In fact, she seemed to hold her own against

Rebecca

Rebecca felt it and her heart sank-Yvette was complicated as she expected. “Victor, get over here.”

Victor’s face darkened-with all eyes on him, Rebecca showed no concern for his feelings. But disobeying her was tough, so he walked over obediently. As he passed Winona, she instinctively reached out to him, grabbing his arm.

“Winona, you….” Victor hesitated. He didn’t want to go over there either.

“In front of everyone, Ms. Chambers, maybe it’s best if we stop this tug-of-war. It’s just not a good look, Rebecca said sharply

Winona’s eyes turned red again, defiance creeping into her voice Rebecca, I’m already engaged to Victor. I…”

even had your engagement party yet. Our families haven’t exchanged gifts or anything. It’s way too early for that. Plus, back then, my family agreed to the marriage with Yvette,

you

Rebecca was crossing a line. Seeing Winona in tears, he quickly stepped in. “Rebecca, I’m not marrying Yvette. I only want to marry

looks from the crowd made her so embarrassed she couldn’t even

thought Winona was reasonable and would understand if he cooled things down later. Plus,

I don’t know where you found that hacker, but this is Seacrity, and our families have always

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full responsibility. We’ll even cover his college

her words smoothly but left out Victor’s involvement in what happened. Her

an air of arrogance on her

she motioned for security to bring Victor over. “Go

Rebecca, his eyes wide in

disappointment. “Apologize, or I’ll freeze all your

I have to apologize to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing it. But it was clear Rebecca wasn’t joking. If he

muttered,

To him,”

finger and saw John, the guy he

as stunned, and even Tobias

especially since both the Carter and Chambers families were part of the four major families. But now, demanding that

straightened his shoulders, convinced Rebecca wouldn’t make him go through with

atmosphere grew tense. Yvette and Rebecca stared each other down-one calm and collected, the other fierce and demanding. The crowd held its

bodyguards handed her a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebecca’s face darkened, and her gaze turned steely as she

at her, as if she knew

took a deep breath. “Go

to John? Victor couldn’t believe his ears. “Have you lost your mind? I’m not doing it!

at him and without hesitation, slapped him hard across