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…”

tone cutting. “Engaged? You haven’t even had your engagement party yet. Our families haven’t exchanged gifts or anything. It’s

you

crossing a line. Seeing Winona in tears, he quickly stepped in. “Rebecca,

crowd made her so embarrassed she couldn’t

thought Winona was reasonable and would understand if he cooled things

reasonable. I don’t know where you found that hacker, but this is Seacrity, and our families have always had a good relationship. It’s not worth making enemies over someone from

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Chapter 28

and continued, “About John’s injuries, the Carter family will take full responsibility. We’ll even cover his college expenses for four

happened. Her tone sounded sincere, but there was

air of arrogance on

Reluctantly, she motioned for security to bring Victor over. “Go apologize

his

shot Victor a look, her eyes blazing with disappointment. “Apologize, or I’ll freeze all your accounts and take

to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing

Victor muttered, Tm

To him,”

saw John, the guy he had just

looked just as stunned, and even Tobias seemed taken aback.

for an apology was one thing-it wasn’t embarrassing, especially since both the Carter and Chambers families were part of the four major families. But now, demanding that Victor apologize to

wouldn’t make him

calm and collected, the other fierce and demanding. The crowd held its

one of her bodyguards handed her a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebecca’s face darkened, and her

unfazed, even smiling at her, as

took a deep breath. “Go

John? Victor couldn’t believe his ears. “Have you lost your mind? I’m

hesitation, slapped