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.

stiffly got up to grab the phone from the table. Checking the caller ID, she paused,

this morning. Mr. Griffin’ll be landing soon, so where are you? Have I been too easy on you lately, Winona, letting

like afraid I’d mess up and ruin the apprenticeship ceremony, then fail to pave the way for my

dissatisfaction toward Nellie. Drawing a deep 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 I missed your

“Winona, did you… Did

“Don’t worry, Mom. I… I haven’t done it with him. We were in separate

considering how she had brought her daughter up. and

just looking out for you. You should know that men won’t cherish what comes too easily. Only with some means to keep Victor intrigued

speech seemed so sincere that those who did not know better might really think she was a good mother looking out for her daughter, but only Winona knew Nellie was selfish,

sneer on Winona’s face intensified. Never would she buy any of Nellie’s words, musing. ‘If she spoke the truth, she’d not have shared Dad’s bed and

than a joke to Winona. The only reason Winona had yet to sleep with Victor was to keep her

moment and then asked, “Mom, is Lucas gonna

daughter of the Sterling family to custom-make a gown for her. She’ll

Sterling family? Winona secretly exclaimed, shocked, so she asked again to be sure, “Is she Sienna Sienna

it was indeed that very Sienna, wondering if Zachary had been suspicious of her, letting her in on it

design. It was only in recent years that she became internationally renowned

family was but an average family in Seacrity, yet

dad’s order. He must’ve paid her a lot. I was hoping she’d make one for you