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.

then that as if Winona finally heard it. Her fingers twitched as she stiffly got up to grab the phone

be landing soon, so where are you? Have I been too easy on you lately, Winona, letting you stay out without even calling

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

she cooed, “My bad, Mom. I’m at Victor’s place. I’ll be home in

that, Nellie probed in a jiffy, “Winona, did you… Did

understood what Nellie meant. With a tinge of shyness, she replied, “Don’t worry, Mom.

did Nellie relax. She had faith that Winona would not bluff, considering how

what comes too easily. Only with some means to keep Victor intrigued will it make him treasure you. Trust me; I’d never lead

not know better might really think she was a good mother looking out for her daughter, but only Winona knew Nellie was selfish, looking out

she buy any of Nellie’s words, musing. ‘If she spoke the truth, she’d not have shared Dad’s bed

Nellie spilled out those righteous words, it felt nothing more than a joke to Winona. The only reason Winona had yet to sleep with Victor was to

paused for a moment and then asked, “Mom, is Lucas gonna bring

seething on that note. “Yeah. Your dad asked the daughter of the Sterling family to custom-make a gown for her. She’ll be delivering it personally later

Winona secretly exclaimed, shocked, so she asked again to be sure,

if Zachary had been suspicious of her, letting her in on it only the day before. She was also surprised when she first heard

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

Sterling family was but

a year. This year, she’s already met her quota. Still, she accepted your dad’s order. He must’ve paid her a lot. I