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

When Aurora was a child, she wasn’t very healthy. So her family made a pilgrimage to the temple, praying for her at every step. Once she started wearing it, her health gradually improved and she hasn’t taken it off for years.

And now she offered it to Yvette. It made both Jeremiah and Clifford touched inside. They knew that Aurora must really like Yvette.

Yvette looked down at the red string on her wrist. It was quite old. She knew it was worn by someone who cherished it, keeping it in great condition. She dropped her casual and laid–back demeanor. She looked up at Aurora, her eyes beautifully cool, and her voice calm. “I can’t accept this.”

Aurora didn’t get upset at those words. She put away her smile and looked intently at Yvette. “Yvette, my daughter–in–law, this charm is hidden in the bracelet. I’ve worn it since I was little. When I was pregnant, I thought if I had a daughter, I’d pass it to her so she could be protected. But I ended up having a son, Jeremiah, that rascal, so I kept it. Later, I decided that when I have a daughter–in–law, I’d give it to her personally. You wouldn’t refuse me, right?”

Jeremiah now seriously doubted if he was really Aurora’s biological child.

Afraid Yvette might not accept it, Aurora pleaded pitifully with Yvette, “Do you think it’s worthless and that’s why you don’t want it?”

Everyone knew Aurora was just trying to persuade Yvette to take the bracelet.

Yvette glanced at Jeremiah. She paused. Then she turned back to look at Aurora. This time she didn’t refuse. “Okay. Thank you. I’ll treasure your charm. From now on, I’ll protect you.”

These words brought a slight tear to Aurora’s eye. She was quite pleased with having Yvette as her daughter–in–law, leaving Jeremiah out of her mind. “Alright, Yvette, with you protecting me, even the King of Hell can’t take me.”

Aurora just jokingly remarked, who would dare to take someone from the King of Hell’s hands?

Yet Yvette replied to her quite seriously, “Yes, with me here, the King of Hell can’t take you away.”

Aurora was momentarily taken aback, then smiled, not minding it at all.

Seeing the two of them so heartwarming made Clifford very happy too. He thought, ‘Why did we end up with Jeremiah, that mischievous boy? If we had a little girl, she’d definitely be as sweet and considerate as Yvette.‘

Later, Clifford found out that calling Yvette ‘sweet‘ was a huge mistake.

Aurora wrapped her arm around Yvette’s shoulders. Both were the same height, resembling a pair of close pals. Quicker than a magician changing masks, she had already switched moods.

and Clifford were accustomed to her antics by now. Yet they found the

between

Clifford gave her a look. Seeing

was already five in the afternoon. He said in a

“Come on, Yvette. Let’s head home for dinner. You’re still staying at Skyland, right? There’s no help there, and Jeremiah can’t cook, so I doubt you’ve had anything decent to eat. Come with me. Our home–cooked meals

security system at Skyland. Looking at the blacklist, he thought there should soon be

did most of the talking while Yvette listened

Clifford trailed behind them, with expressions as if they’d been dealt a bad

noticed the intense look in Jeremiah’s eyes.

up defiantly and said, “Dad,

“Do you think I can

you giving me too much credit?

continued, “Spineless, how did I end up with a

hands in his pockets, said slowly, “Takes one

‘One day, I’ll beat

‘One day,

other. Instead, they turned to

When Aurora led Yvette through the door and they saw her face,

greet Yvette, with genuine smiles on their faces. They all

servants were carefully selected. Their qualifications, behavior, and character

all. That was all nonsense from TV dramas. A servant

after arranging them, they retreated in

at the

Yvette, while Jeremiah sat alone

the seating arrangement