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

Ronald and Walter turned to James with puzzled expressions, both exclaiming, “Where did you get a granddaughter from?”

They had just been skeptical, but now it was confirmed that this old man was definitely losing his mind. They thought, ‘With only Michael as his grandson, where could a granddaughter come from?‘ Ronald said nothing and headed into the house, leaving the other two baffled. They thought, ‘Is there someone else who’s lost their mind?‘

Jase called out to Ronald, who was about to head inside with his cane. “What are you up to now?”

Ronald stopped in his tracks at the words. “No way, I need to get a psychologist for this old fool. His mind is definitely not right. Poor old friend, he’s been burning the midnight oil in the lab, and now he’s completely lost it.”

James was furious upon hearing this, jumping to his feet to rebut, his voice strong. “The granddaughter I’m talking about is my newly recognized god–granddaughter. What are you three old fools thinking?”

The three old men were left speechless, wondering why this guy, at his age, was still getting into the business of recognizing relatives.

Ronald turned back, scrutinizing James with doubt etched on his face. “Are you sure you’re not the one with mental issues?”

James’s face turned red with anger as he repeatedly insisted that he was perfectly fine. The scene was quite comical–three men looked on, their expressions a mix of confusion and skepticism, watching as he passionately defended his sanity.

Yusef stood at the doorway, his eyes twitching. He couldn’t shake the feeling that this scene made all four of these high- ranking elders look a bit unhinged.

Jase raised his head and asked James, “What made you think of adopting a granddaughter? Are you trying to find a wife for Michael?”

This was the only reason Jase could think of; James was a man of high social standing, and anyone he acknowledged as a granddaughter would certainly rise to prominence. He wasn’t the type to act irrationally, after all.

bemused smile playing on his lips. “Oh, I wish But she’s already got a boyfriend. The problem is, her boyfriend’s grandfather is incredibly annoying. In his youth, he

off. The way James looked at him made him wonder if there was a hidden meaning behind

Walter didn’t overthink it; they figured if James wanted to acknowledge a granddaughter, she must be a good person. After all, with James’s standards, anyone he chose to recognize would have

said, “Alright, when your granddaughter comes, I’ll definitely prepare a grand gift for her. You can count on

“I’ll get ready too, ensuring it’s

respond, and just as he was about to say he’d prepare

aback again; it was unusual for James not to try to get something from him. He thought, ‘Has

“Anyway, when you’re gone, everything will go

would dare to say such things. While he didn’t fully understand, he kept quiet. It seemed that James had truly gone a bit loopy from

he was leaving, James turned back and fixed his gaze on Ronald and Walter without saying a word. They were both startled; having those old eyes staring at them in broad daylight was unsettling, to say the

longer and finally asked, “You old coot, if you have something to say, just say it. Why are you

know. Don’t just stare like that, it’s

couple of minutes before speaking. “The gift you two are preparing for my

a moment. They seemed a bit hesitant. “Isn’t that not quite right? Jeremiah’s girlfriend is supposed to be the future

snorted and confidently assured, “No, don’t worry

wanted to discuss the matter further. James’s expression fell again; these two were truly impossible to deal with. It was just a gift, yet they were making such a big deal out of it. Not wanting to provoke James any further, they quickly nodded in agreement, “Alright, alright, no problem. It’ll definitely be a

same day. Ronald, you prepare that blue–and–white porcelain. As for you, Walter, the emerald screen will do; my granddaughter isn’t picky.” With

was going to break their backs. To make matters worse, James expected