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.

“Yvette, Winona’s right. Even if you

a lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were out of line. How

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

For now, Yvette was

to see if she would apologize in this situation, musing, Didn’t she always act tough? I wonder how she’ll

respecting your elders. Just apologize already. Why make this more difficult for yourself?”

backing him, he was sure Yvette would

her to

waiting for Yvette to give in and apologize,

legs, and sipped her coffee. She lifted her cynical gaze and pressed her lips together, saying

forgive you. We’ve all been young and reckless. Just say sorry to me and Winona, and we can move

inside her. She could already picture Yvette bowing her head, humbly

couldn’t remember the last time someone had told her such a

apology? A lot of people expect me to apologize, but…” she paused, a dangerous

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

wild intensity in her eyes, briefly convinced that she was not lying and had

was so furious that his hands trembled. He pointed at Yvette while

him quickly produced medicine bottles from their pockets, supported him, and fed him at few

a severe heart condition and almost always carried

two of them trembled with fear. If anything happened to Richard, they would lose their

him, helping him catch his breath

to drive Richard crazy. It’s

Nellie expected Richard to be so upset by Yvette. They gathered around

he glared at Yvette, wanting to