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

Yvette walked out with one hand in her pocket, leading Bonnie at a leisurely pace. Behind them, Winona’s venomous gaze followed closely. I didn’t expect to run into someone I know right after stepping out, Yvette thought.

The police had just received a report of a shooting in Skyline Plaza. As soon as Zane heard about it, he couldn’t sit still. ‘Who would be bold enough to wave a gun around in broad daylight in Skyline Plaza I need to see who this fearless fool is, Zane thought.

Yvette stepped out, and Zane was surprised to see her. I didn’t expect her to be here, but then again, she might have just been shopping and got caught up in this mess, Zane thought.

Zane quickly unholstered his gun and approached Yvette, not hiding his actions from the onlookers. His attitude was nothing but courteous. “Ms. Zeller, you’re here too. Did the criminal hurt you? Do you need to go to the hospital for a check- up?”

Zane’s overly solicitous manner made the sharp-faced saleswoman who had just run out even more hesitant to speak, trembling with fear,

Yulia’s expression was a mix of emotions, hard to put into words. So that’s why Yvette dared to act this way-she has the backing of the Chief of Seacrity Police Department, Yulia thought.

Bonnie’s lips twitched as she debated whether to tell Zane that the ‘criminal” was right in front of him.

Zane, seeing that Yvette wasn’t speaking, assumed she was scared. He didn’t press further and instead bellowed with authority, “Where is the criminal? Surrender immediately and drop your weapon!”

Yvette half-lowered her eyes, then lifted her head. She remained silent for a couple of seconds, her blue eyes expressionless, and her voice devoid of emotion. Tm here.”

do with you? Don’t worry, I’ll make

the ‘criminal’ you’re looking for is me. Let’s

times in a few seconds, looking almost comical. He cleared

flexed her wrist and glanced at Zane. “Aren’t you here

had just run out and asked, “Did Ms. Zeller really fire the gun?” The saleswoman shook her head frantically, muttering, “Don’t ask me, I don’t know anything.” Then Zane turned to Yulia for confirmation, “What about you?” Yulia cautiously glanced at Yvette. She wasn’t sure if she should speak up. The scene

‘Ms. Zeller wouldn’t joke about something like this, would she? So, should I arrest her or not? This is

thought. She was already pale from the shock and fainted dramatically, making sure to fall in a way that wouldn’t harm her stomach. Before fainting, she put on a show of being terrified of Yvette, pointing at her and pleading, “Please, don’t hurt my baby. Please, officer, she has a gun. Arrest

ground, unconscious. This time, Yulia didn’t step forward; instead, she lowered her head, deep in thought. This must be another one of Winona’s acts, Yulia

really planned to use her unborn child to frame Yvette, that’s

criminal to enhance his record, but now

anything with Mr. Chavez backing her, does she? But it’s broad daylight, and we can’t just let this slide without giving the public an explanation. Fortunately, he had already evacuated the area, which turned out to be a good move. However, Yvette had presented him with a

What are these police waiting for?” She couldn’t just wake up now; that would look too fake. So, she lay there, shivering and motionless, silently cursing Yvette and the incompetent police.

eyes. Young and fearless, huh? Can’t you see

to Yvette, asked in a polite tone, “Ms. Zeller, could you come with us?

Winona’s fingers tightened into a