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

Upon hearing Nellie’s words, Richard grinned slyly. He was pleased with her tactics against Yvette, though he thought they weren’t harsh enough.

Nellie was well aware of Richard’s vindictive nature. She thought, I’m not worried about him revealing any secrets. Given how Yvette disrespected him yesterday, I’m certain Richard would want her to see her embarrass herself even more than I

do

Richard and Nellie exchanged knowing smiles. Each was harboring their own plans.

Winona saw Richard and Nellie smiling at one another as she entered but pretended she hadn’t noticed. “Mr. Griffin, Mom,” Winona greeted Richard before she greeted Nellie, and this tiny act of putting him first allowed her to make points with

him.

Besides the Cyanbird painting. Richard’s apprentice Winona gratified him greatly. Thus, smiling at her tenderly, he asked, “Winona, how did you sleep last night?”

Winona smiled warmly. “Mr. Griffin, please don’t laugh at me, but I’ve been so thrilled about officially becoming your apprentice today that I couldn’t sleep all night.”

Richard laughed heartily when he heard this, and his gaze toward Winona grew kinder and more doting

Nellie was pleased with how well Winona could read the situation and gratify Richard. She then thought, ‘I feel reassured my efforts in raising Winona didn’t go to waste. I’m confident she’ll become Zeke’s best support in the future.

What could Yvette possibly have to compare with Winona? After today, she’ll become Seacrity’s laughing stock and only be able to live in obscurity.

Winona exchanged polite small talks with Richard before turning to Nellie, who sipped coffee on the side. “Mom, I heard from Lora that you sent the makeup artist we hired to Yvie?” Winona asked.

She was careful not to mention Yvette by her first name because she seemed sweet and considerate to Richard and had to keep up that persona.

Nellie shot Richard a mysterious look, and they shared a tacit understanding. However, that left Winona utterly confused. wondering. “Why would Mom be so kind as to send my makeup artist to Yvette? I can’t make sense of it.

who had already figured out why, spoke to the perplexed Winona, “What’s wrong, Winona? Are you upset about that arrangement? Are you

immediately shook her head. Worried she’d be misunderstood, she replied hurriedly, “Mr. Griffin, why would I be? It’s an honor Yvie chose my makeup artist. I’m just puzzled about the change. Why

Winona, “Oh, Yvette’s makeup artist had

and suspected mentally, “Wait, the makeup artist was involved in a car accident? The

somehow.

all by herself. Could it be that

I’ve tried to investigate, but she’s always very discreet, and I don’t want to be too obvious while investigating either. So, even now, I have no clue who this person

watched Nellie and Richard sip their coffee, lowered her head slightly,

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Chapter 120

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up at five in the morning

one knew Yvette had gone out, and when she returned and woke up after taking a quick nap, everyone assumed she had

dressed in his

down the stairs.

to her exquisitely

almost noon, but Lucas thought Yvette had just woken up so he

pockets. Then, she pulled out a piece of vanilla toffee with her slender fingers, unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth.

What is that look from Ms. Zeller? Did I leave something on my face just now when I was rushing?

paused noticing Lucas fiddling with his face. Subsequently, she reached into her

with an incredulous expression. At my age, I really shouldn’t

Your heart isn’t getting enough blood flow. If you don’t take care, you

Yvette made it out to be. Yet, when he saw her seriousness, he was shaken up and thought he’d better get it checked after the banquet. Little did he know, this simple act would end up saving