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…”

party yet. Our families haven’t exchanged gifts or anything. It’s way too early for

you

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

at all. The strange looks from the crowd made her so embarrassed she

from Rebecca made hip stop. He thought Winona

be reasonable. I don’t know where you found that hacker, but this is Seacrity, and our families have always had a good

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Chapter 28

Carter family will take full responsibility. We’ll even cover his college expenses

what happened. Her tone sounded sincere, but there

of arrogance on her face.

the surface, Reluctantly, she motioned for security

Rebecca, his eyes

with disappointment. “Apologize, or

the Carter family. Why would I have to apologize to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing it. But it was clear

Victor muttered,

to me. To

followed Yvette’s finger and saw John, the guy he had just

as stunned, and even Tobias seemed taken aback. The crowd around them was dead

pushing it too far. Yvette asking 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

Rebecca wouldn’t make him

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

a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebecca’s face darkened, and

even smiling at her, as if she knew exactly what the

took a deep breath. “Go apologize to this

couldn’t believe his ears. “Have you

without hesitation,