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.

stood up and joined in the conversation. “Yvette, Winona’s right. Even if

her a lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were

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

right. For now,

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 bravado with

older than Dad. Surely, you understand the importance of respecting your elders. Just apologize already. Why make this more difficult for yourself?” Winona

so many backing him, he was

to vent

Yvette to give in and apologize, with everyone’s condemning gazes focused on

her arms and legs, and sipped her coffee. She lifted her cynical gaze and pressed her lips together, saying coldly, “You

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

contain the excitement bubbling up inside her. She could already picture Yvette bowing

She couldn’t remember the last

my apology? A lot of people expect me to apologize, but…” she

continued, “Most of them are dead now. If you’re willing, I wouldn’t mind

eyes, briefly convinced

his hands trembled. He pointed at Yvette while

bottles from their pockets, supported him, and fed him at few white

severe heart condition and almost always carried

them trembled with fear. If anything happened to Richard, they would lose their backing in

helping him catch his breath while glaring at Yvette,

headache. He mused, ‘Yvette is determined to drive Richard crazy. It’s also bad news for us if Richard suffers

Richard to be so upset by Yvette. They gathered around the

down, he glared at Yvette,