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

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Just as he finished speaking, Yvette and Jase came down from the second floor and overheard this statement.

Jase suddenly spoke up, startling Clifford, who was facing away from them on the sofa. "What are you guys talking about?" Clifford

I immediately turned around, seeing the two of them looking at him. For the first time in many years, facing the world with composure, he felt a bit embarrassed. His usually stern face showed signs of awkwardness. Aurora wanted to laugh at his expression. 'Honey, you're clearly very satisfied with Yvette, yet you always put on a serious front. Now that someone overheard this, it's a bit embarrassing!

Aurora stepped forward to ease the tension. "It's nothing, Dad. Clifford just said that next time there's danger, all the dirty and tough work should be done by Jeremiah. Yvette is the treasure of our whole family; we can't let anything happen to her." Jeremiah walked over to Yvette, glanced at her, then at Jase, and softly said, "Let's go back to Skyland." After that, he turned to Jase, "Grandpa, we're leaving now." Jase nodded. "Go ahead. I'll be waiting for

you

at your Purplegold Estate tomorrow."

at the three of them and paused briefly beside Clifford before saying, "Thank you."

Yvette nodded at Clifford stood there, momentarily stunned. After understanding the meaning behind her gratitude, he smiled. This kid is starting to see me as family now,' even though he was Jeremiah's father and her future servant, he could clearly see the coldness in her eyes. 'But just now, my daughter-in-law acknowledged me, which wasn't easy at all." Aurora stood beside him, patting him proudly. "Yvette may be quiet usually, but she knows better than anyone who truly cares for her. If you genuinely accept her, she will really see you as family." Jase watched the two of them walk away, then turned back to the study, his silhouette slightly forlorn. 'I'm getting old; this world ultimately belongs to the young.

driver's seat and asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Did Grandpa ask about Kaiden?"

On the way back, Jeremiah sat in the driv

I

Seal,

asked casually, but now he was a bit curious.

her palm and asked, "Did he say anything else?" After a long moment, Yvette didn't respond. Jeremiah had only Yvette let out a deep "mm-hmm," resting her chin on her hand as she looked Jeremiah up and down, raising an eyebrow, her expression partially concealed, making it hard to read her emotions. She slowly said, "Grandpa mentioned that his grandson seems to be lacking and asked I me to

car was charged with ambiguity, and neither of them was willing to back

smile gracing her lips as she whispered in his ear. "Don't want to

97% 97%

girl is

anymore."

aback for a moment, then nodded generously, pinching his chin and rubbing against him. "Then let's not wait." With that, she leaned in. The

morning. I'll come back to pick you

Samantha,

Andrew, and Charles exchanged glances before

of

at the dining table. Samantha tidied her hair and took

quite serious. "From what I observed, this happened last night, and the wound

Charles put down

came back last

cup, saying, "No need for

ck last night."

already injured when he

dared to bite

down her cup and looked at the two of them, asking excitedly, "Who do never expected

and Charles glanced upstairs. 'Who else could

chosen location for this visit, was usually a place where the four old men would relax and unwind. They never hosted outsiders here, and this was the first time anyone besides the four of

Ronald, and Walter had already arrived, with only

the three of them

at the gifts on the table, feeling a bit pained. That old