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

Jeremiah watched the two women walk away, speaking quietly.

He sighed and followed them–he had been used to such a situation.

The rest of the group quickly made way, knowing they didn’t have the same standing as Yvette to act so casually around him.

As the three took their seats, Jared began to liven up the atmosphere.

Everyone was now more reserved and cautious, casting furtive glances toward the trio on the couch every now and then.

To be fair, the sight of the three of them sitting together was truly pleasing to the eyes.

Keira, seeing things not going her way, clenched her teeth in frustration.

She turned to Joel, who had just recovered from his shock, and tears instantly welled–up in his eyes.

“Joel, please forgive me! I’ll never do it again, I swear!” she sobbed.

Joel looked at her impatiently and forcefully shook her hand off.

Without mercy, he said, “Keira, let’s part ways amicably. Leave now.”

Irritated by Joel’s ruthlessness, Keira snapped and lost control of her emotions.

She thought, ‘Without Joel’s backing, those I’ve offended through his influence will surely retaliate against me. I can’t let that happen; I might as well go all out and take him down with me.’

With a crazed expression, she screamed, “Joel, since you’re so heartless, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Joel’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at the frantic Keira.

He thought, ‘What is this woman planning to do?‘

Keira’s outburst brought the lively atmosphere to an abrupt silence.

Just as Samantha finished mixing a cocktail for Yvette, the music halted, and all eyes shifted toward the commotion.

Only Jeremiah and Yvette remained unaffected.

Jeremiah was focused on peeling an apple for Yvette without even lifting his head.

Yvette sipped her cocktail with her eyes lowered, contemplating whether or not to have another.

‘What if I get too tipsy and start a fight?‘ she thought, then glancing at Jeremiah, who was concentrating on peeling the apple. ‘Can he take a hit? To drink or not to drink–that’s the question.

Keira, furious at being ignored by the trio, yelled, “Ms. Zeller, did you know that before you arrived, everyone was saying Samantha was Mr. Chavez’s childhood sweetheart and that they were the perfect match? They said you came from a small city and weren’t good enough for him!”

Of course, Keira embellished that last part.

in fear

this reckless woman trying to get us into trouble?‘ they

was even more

caught Jeremiah’s sharp gaze fixed

Keira. “Shut up! When did we ever say that? Are you out of your mind? Don’t try to pin

quickly joined

the women locked away

lying. We never said

we’re innocent. You have to believe us! How could we

mad because Joel wants to break

we didn’t say anything

the crowd anxiously

tilted her head, looking at Yvette’s expressionless face, and said, “They’re smart enough to know what they can

speak up for them, everyone

Yvette to decide

everyone in the room returned to

how much Yvette meant

the

over the room, and her

her head slowly, and asked Jeremiah, “I’m not

glanced around at the uneasy

one who’s not good enough

private room

statement carried a lot

was practically humbling himself

Yvette have to make him say something like that? If even Jeremiah isn’t good enough

at the disbelieving crowd with her clear, bright

asked, “Did you all hear that

in the room instinctively nodded and said

response was more synchronized than a

embarrassing! How did we let ourselves be so completely

her eyes toward the empty glass on the

silent request

twitched; she found Yvette rather

resignedly began mixing

would

she

couldn’t refuse a stunning beauty

turned as pale

tried

up trouble had

she planned to use her usual dramatic antics of

screamed like a lunatic at Joel, “If you break up with me, Joel, I’ll kill myself right here! Let’s see how the media spins that