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

Richard ignored Zachary’s displeased expression and continued, “After Winona becomes my disciple, she will join the upper echelons of Betrico society. Seacrity can’t hold her back. So, if anything happens to Winona again, I will seek justice for her, even at the cost of my reputation.”

After speaking, Richard sat down without sparing a glance at Zachary,

Zachary was furious upon hearing that, but his anger was not directed at Yvette. Instead, it was aimed at the few people at the table, including Nellie. They clearly could not tolerate Yvette. In just a few hours, they had already poisoned Richard’s mind against her.

Zachary shot a look at Victor, who was attentively sitting next to Winona. His gaze darkened, full of discontent. When Victor noticed Zachary’s expression, he guiltily lowered his head. He was not wrong. Zachary was indeed biased towards Yvette, neglecting Winona.

Suppressing his anger, Zachary explained to Richard, “Mr. Griffin, we lost Yvette for over 20 years, and I only want to make up for the fatherly love she lacked all these years. If you think I don’t care for Winona, that’s a misunderstanding. Winona and Zeke grew up with a silver spoon, with the best of everything. But Yvette suffered all these years outside, and I feel immense guilt towards her. So please, understand.”

Richard’s face stiffened. If Zachary had confronted him head-on, he would have had more to say. But now, reasoning, if he did not relent, it would seem ungracious.

with such

The room went silent. Nellie and the others dared not speak, knowing that Zachary was already angry, though he held back out of respect for Richard. Only Winona lowered her head, a small smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. That was exactly the outcome she had hoped for.

Two men in their fifties, refusing to give in to each other, and the tension at the table was thick with unspoken hostility.

The knock on the door momentarily broke the tension. Everyone assumed it was the food, and did not pay much attention, But when the waiter opened the door, all eyes turned to the person who walked in behind them, Yvette.

who knew what was happening, and Richard, who did not recognize her, everyone else was shocked “Why is Yvette here?’

Winona, and now Yvette had walked right into the fire. Zachary was confused. He had specifically instructed Lucas to take Yvette to the Chambers residence. How did she end

take you straight home? You were supposed to try on dresses this afternoon,” Zachary

landed on Winona before moving on. That single glance confirmed to Richard that what Victor had said was true-Yvette

your orders,” Yvette replied

had plotted to bring Yvette to the hotel. After thinking it through, he realized that the only person capable of such a scheme was Nellie. His disgust for her deepened. ‘Once Sunday’s banquet is over, some

approached Yvette and said, “Yvie, you’re here!

look. At least she

internally sighed with relief, her smile becoming even more sincere. She looked at Yvette as if she were her

kind, which was why she

realizing that this young girl was the Yvette they had been discussing, sized her up from head to toe with a somewhat hostile gaze. Yvette sensed this and looked back, her expression calm but sharp enough to surprise Richard. This Yvette is no pushover, Richard

Zachary affectionately pulled Yvette to sit next to him, smiling with indulgence. “Come, sit with me,”

hands still in her pockets, and slowly made her way to the seat beside Zachary. She sat down, crossing

was not often that they had a chance to share a meal together. Everyone

a cold snort, loud enough for everyone to hear. “Mr. Zachary Chambers, your daughter seems to lack

ago, he was not addressing Zachary formally. The shift in tone made it obvious that Richard