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

Richard put down his fork, and everyone at the table didn’t even dare to breathe.

Only Yvette kept her head down, unaffectedly enjoying her meal

This behavior showed a lack of concern in Nellie’s and the other’s eyes, as Yvette heartlessly let Zachary take the heat for her without a second thought.

Nellie silently cursed Yvette, who sat across from her countless times.

Richard noticed it, too.

“Mr. Zachary Chambers, since you don’t appreciate my gesture, I have nothing more to say. But your daughter is already in her twenties. Bullying her own sister is inexcusable. Everyone is here today, so she should explain herself. Can she really rely on the Chambers family to protect her forever when she enters society?” His voice was upset.

Then, he stared at Yvette, indicating he wouldn’t let her go until she explained.

Zachary’s anger flared. He wondered what Richard was referring to by bullying. He knew Yvette wouldn’t waste her time bullying Winona. “You-”

“Who are you?” Yvette interrupted, her voice calm and steady.

Richard’s eyes widened in disbelief. ‘Does she really not know me: She must be doing this on purpose, he mused. Doesn’t she even know who her family invited? How is that possible? She’s clearly trying to insult me.

Winona stood up and nervously glanced at Yvette, looking scared. “Mr. Griffin, it wasn’t intentional. She just got back from the countryside and might not recognize you. Please don’t be upset.”

Then, she glanced at Yvette again, her voice becoming softer. “Yvic, please apologize to him. Don’t make it difficult for Dad, okay? Please. Mr. Griffin’s health isn’t good, so please don’t anger him.”

Winona spoke with heartfelt sincerity and thoughtfulness. She appeared filial and kind, deeply touching Victor and the others.

It was clear to Nellie now that Winona was using Richard to pressure Yvette.

Winona’s right. Even if you don’t know Mr. Griffin, he’s

Yvette, Victor desperately wanted Richard to teach her a lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were out of

relished in the drama as Yvette’s ingratitude led him to give up his concern

right. For now, Yvette was

at her with glee, curious to see if she would apologize in this situation, musing, Didn’t she always act tough? I wonder how she’ll maintain her

your elders. Just apologize already. Why make this more

smug smile. With so many backing him, he was sure

to

stood there, waiting for Yvette to give in and apologize, with everyone’s

and legs, and sipped her coffee. She lifted her

apologize to me, I’ll graciously forgive you. We’ve all been young and reckless. Just say sorry to me

inside her. She could already picture Yvette bowing her

frosty. She couldn’t remember the last time someone

lot of people expect me to apologize, but…”

now. If

the wild intensity in her eyes, briefly convinced

pointed at Yvette while clutching his heart, looking like he was about

the two people with him quickly produced medicine bottles from their pockets, supported him, and fed him

and almost always carried heart medication with

happened to Richard, they

over to him, helping him catch his breath while glaring at Yvette, dropping

to drive Richard crazy. It’s also bad news for us

by Yvette. They gathered around the man with concern while Zachary remained

calmed down, he glared at