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.

right. Even if you don’t know Mr. Griffin, he’s still an elder. Just apologize,

displeased with Yvette, Victor desperately wanted Richard to teach her a lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were out of line. How could

led him to give up his concern

was right. For now, Yvette was their mutual

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

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

With so many backing him, he was sure Yvette would apologize

her to

stood there, waiting for Yvette to give in and

crossed her arms and legs, and sipped her coffee. She lifted her cynical gaze and

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

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

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

“Most of them are dead now. If

stunned by the wild intensity in her eyes, briefly

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

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

had a severe heart condition and almost always carried

two of them trembled with fear. If anything happened to Richard,

rushed over to him, helping him catch his breath while glaring at

is determined to drive Richard crazy.

Yvette. They gathered around the man with concern while Zachary

glared at