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

As soon as Sharon answered the phone, her father’s voice boomed across the auditorium, loud enough for everyone to hear.

“idiot! What the hell have you done? If I had known you would cause such a disaster, I should have suffocated you at birth. The Sullivan family is ruined because of you; it’s all over!” he said.

Sharon trembled, her voice filled with fear. “Dad, what are you talking about? How can our family be over? What’s going on?”

“Are you seriously asking me? Do you know who’s targeting us? It’s the Sunrise Group from Betrico. In their eyes, we are nothing. They said this is because you’ve crossed someone you shouldn’t have. You need to go apologize to that person right away and beg for forgiveness, whatever it takes. Hurry up, or you’ll be kicked out of our family!” And with that, the phone was abruptly hung up.

Terror washed over Sharon as she looked at Yvette and Jeremiah, uncertain which of the two had such formidable power. Compared to Yvette, she subconsciously believed more that it was the mah standing next to Yvette who was responsible for

this situation

Everyone heard the words on the phone, and they looked at Yvette and Jeremiah in disbelief.

Few people in this country didn’t know about the Sunrise Group. It was the largest technology company in the country. having established itself as a leader in the domestic tech industry within just five years. Its owner was extremely mysterious, never having made an appearance since the company was founded; only the general manager attended various large events.

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Speculation about this behind–the–scenes boss was rampant, but it remained nothing more than unverified rumors. The Sunrise Group had taken action against the Sullivan family, leaving them with no way out. The disparity in power between the two was too great.

Now everyone knew that Yvette and Jeremiah were telling the truth. Within half an hour, the somewhat notable Sullivan family in Seacrity had been finished. But people were still wondering how Yvette and Jeremiah could make the Sunrise Group take action. After all, they thought Yvette was just a girl from the countryside, and Jeremiah was a mere librarian.

“Is the Sullivan family really bankrupt?” someone asked.

familiar. This man bore a striking resemblance

personally come to Security? Simon thought

sensed that Jeremiah’s identity was surely not simple, thinking that Yvette was acting so arrogantly because she had found a man to back her up, the man beside her was her

scoffed. “Hmph, relying on a man isn’t a

and felt a wave of jealousy. She knew that in the same situation, Victor would not step forward to support her, She couldn’t

next to him. Winona firmly

at Victor, who was muttering to himself, then looked back at

the phone, Sharon suddenly came to her senses. She rushed toward Jeremiah, trying to grab

outfit for the competition now in disarray, her hair disheveled, looking almost like a madwoman.

kick shattered Sharon’s pride completely. Looking around at the pity, disdain, sympathy, and amusement reflected in the eyes of those around her,

Jeremiah, but this time she no longer dared to

two sentences, everyone understood her intention. Sharon

looks were certainly appealing. Everyone was curious

feel a flutter of hope; Jeremiah’s smile seemed to suggest

her hair and smoothed her wrinkled clothes, then flashed a flirtatious smile at Jeremiah,

her head, continuing to stand lazily to the side. Seeing this, Winona felt a pang of anxiety, worried that Jeremiah might actually be interested

and sounded utterly relaxed. “You don’t deserve that. The one you owe an

Yvette

The murmurs began again among the

hoping the president might speak up for her. But Simon completely ignored her, lost in thought as