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.

joined in the conversation. “Yvette, Winona’s right. Even if you don’t know Mr. Griffin, he’s still an elder.

lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were out of line. How could you disrespect Mr.

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

right. For now, Yvette was their

situation, musing, Didn’t

the importance of respecting your elders. Just apologize already. Why make this

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

to vent his

the man stood there, waiting for Yvette to give in and apologize, with everyone’s condemning gazes focused on

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

sneered. “As your elder, if you apologize to me, I’ll graciously forgive you. We’ve all been young and reckless. Just say sorry to me and Winona,

contain the excitement bubbling up inside her. She

remember the last time someone had

you really think you’re worthy of my apology? A lot of people expect

them are dead now. If you’re

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

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

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

a severe heart condition and almost

happened to Richard,

to him, helping him catch his breath while

He mused, ‘Yvette is determined to drive Richard crazy. It’s also bad

expected Richard to be so upset by Yvette.

down, he glared at