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

The hustle and bustle began around 8 am on Saturday at the Chambers residence. Nellie was up early and donned the dark green gown tailored for her, adorned with her precious gemstone necklace worth millions, looking royally elegant.

Since that was the day the president of the Art Association, Richard, would be visiting Seacrity, Nellie had been getting ready since 7 a.m., despite the flight arriving at 10 am.

Once she finished preparations, she went downstairs, not seeing Zeke anywhere. The housekeeper told her that Zeke was still sleeping in Annoyed, Nellie went upstairs to drag her son out of bed.

What time is it already? Trying to pi** me off? Did you forget what day it is? I told you to turn in early. Why have you stayed up again? Look at you! The hell of an impression you’ll make on Mr. Grillin. Get up right now! You’ll have half an hour to prepare before we head to the airport to receive him, fumed Nellie.

Zeke impatiently ruffled his messy hair. Seeing how mad his mother was, he dared not argue as he crawled out of the covers. Leave me. Mom. I have no clothes on. I promise I’ll be downstairs in half an hour.”

Nellie nagged at Zeke a bit before heading downstairs. Knowing how important the occasion was, Zeke dawdled no further and quickly washed up before getting dressed.

The night before at Victor’s condominium, Winona tossed and turned, having not slept a wink. When she went to the living room to get water, she passed by Victor’s room and noticed his light was still on, so she thoughtfully fetched him a cup of

Just as she was about to knock on the door, Victor’s voice came. “Be good. I’ll come over next week. Didn’t you like that limited edition bag we saw the other day? I’ll get you that if you behave.”

Winona clenched the cup with her head down, Eyes clouded with grim, she paused for a moment, looked up, and emitted at snort before walking away. Inside the room was Victor, completely unaware as he continued flirting with that model.

Winona lay in bed, staring at the ceiling until dawn motionlessly like a corpse, her eyes filled with madness and hatred. Suddenly, the phone rang. The buzz went off and on repeatedly for a solid ten-minutes.

Her fingers twitched as she stiffly got up to grab the phone from the table. Checking the caller ID, she paused, cleared her throat, and answered, “Hello,

“Where’ve you been? You stayed out all night and never answered your phone this morning. Mr. Griffin’ll be landing soon, so where are you? Have I

mess up and ruin the apprenticeship ceremony, then fail to pave the way for my dear brother, not to mention catering to her

breath, she cooed, “My bad, Mom. I’m at Victor’s place. I’ll be home in a minute. My phone’s out of juice, so

“Winona, did you…

of shyness, she replied, “Don’t worry, Mom. I… I haven’t done

would not bluff, considering how she had

Only with some means to keep Victor intrigued will it make him

think she was a good mother looking out for her daughter, but only Winona knew Nellie

any of Nellie’s words, musing. ‘If she spoke the truth, she’d not have shared Dad’s bed and then used me and Zeke to blackmail Dad to wed

to Winona. The only reason Winona had yet to sleep with

a moment and then asked, “Mom, is Lucas gonna bring Yvette home

the Sterling family to custom-make a gown for her.

secretly exclaimed, shocked, so she asked again to be sure, “Is

been suspicious of her, letting her in on it only the day before. She was also surprised

In her teens, her family sent her abroad to study fashion design. It was only in recent years that she became internationally

in its first quarter The Sterling family was but an average family in Seacrity, yet with Sienna’s success, their status soared, propelling them into the upper echelon as a

met her quota. Still, she accepted your dad’s order. He must’ve paid her a lot. I was hoping she’d make one for you but it’s too late now. No worries, though.