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

Nellie asked. “What do you mean? Don’t make such a fuss or you’ll wake your grandpa and get yourself into trouble.”

Zeke, seeing Nellie’s response, realized she still didn’t know what had happened.

He

anxiously pulled his phone from his pocket and handed it to Nellie.

His voice was filled with despair when he said, “Mom, check the news online now. It’s everywhere. The Smith family is finished this time.”

Nellie

pushed down the anxiety in her heart, unlocked Zeke’s plone, and read the content.

Just seeing the headline, Nellie understood why Zeke had said those words.

She was aware of some of the news being reported.

She wondered, Dad has hidden those documents so well all these years! How did they get exposed at such a crucial time?

Just then. Dennis wobbled down the stairs, using his cane for support.

He noticed Nellie’s pale face and Zeke’s worried look and frowned. What’s happening? Why are you two just standing there?” asked Dennis.

Nellie was shaking all over, raising her head stiffly, trembling

She muttered, “Dad, we’re doomed.”

Dennis’ expression turned gloomy instantly,

He scolded, “What are you talking about? Are you out of your mind?”

Zeke couldn’t stay calm any longer and grabbed the phone from Nellie.

He cautiously said, “Grandpa, last night at midnight, someone revealed that the Smith family has been involved in tax evasion, selling substandard products, and bribing officials. All the documents and photos are now available online, and people are expressing their anger towards us on the internet”

Dennis’ eyes widened when he heard this, and he suddenly felt fint

longer, he lost his balance and, in the next

in shock, but neither

from Dennis’ head. She fumbled for her phone to dial 911,

in a

held back

was lying there, Zeke didn’t feel worried at all. Instead, he

ruined. With Dennis losing his power, Zeke

his escape

Give me the phone. Your grandpa is bleeding! We’ll be too late if we

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call an ambulance

However, Zeke smirked wickedly.

at the thought of something,

muttered. “You…

without a moment’s

he said, “Morn, consider this. The Smith family has been mired in numerous scandals, and our reputation is beyond repair. Grandpa should take responsibility for his actions. We should quickly gather any valuables we have at home and leave the country. Money can give us a fresh start anywhere. You know the combination to Grandpa’s safe, don’t you? Now is not the time for secrecy. Let’s take everything and leave. Once we’re abroad, you can continue living as you wish. There’s nothing left for us in Seacrity. If you can’t see that. I’m afraid I can’t save

was torn between conflicting

right, but meanwhile, she couldn’t help

noticed Nellie’s hesitation, sneered, and added, “Mom, do you really want to live a

“No! I don’t want to live like that. Zeke, you’re right. Let’s

Zeke began packing their stuff, not sparing a glance

as Nellie and Zeke were about to get into the car,

hesitated for a moment before asking, “Zeke, what about Winona? Should we just

a moment before replying, “Mom, since she’s engaged to Victor, she’s part of the Carter family now, so you don’t need

sense, so they both left with

at Apex Urban University, Bonnie inquired, “Yve, I noticed your computer was on all night. Did you stay up the entire time? Would you like to go back

hand and gently twirled the pen. She looked down and said with

Smith family had done? It’s outrageous! They’re

Yvette remained expressionless.

and, with a nonchalant expression, spoke in a low voice,

sky, which was a brilliant blue dotted with soft white clouds,

refused to accept the

himself in a ward,