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

Chapter 374

The next day, as instructed by Winona, Layla headed to Argrol University to find Yvette.

The plan was set: Layla would lure Yvette out to a remote area, where they'd hired some rough types from Seacrity's underworld to lie in wait. Once Yvette arrived, she would be trapped like a sitting duck.

Not willing to risk any failure, Winona and Layla had recruited twenty or so burly men. Winona had seen Yvette with a gun before and had no idea what other tricks she might have. They had to be ready for anything.

When Layla arrived at the physics lab, she spotted Yvette heading out. Yvette acted as if she didn't see her, about to walk past without a glance. Quickly, Layla called out. "Yvette! Hey, Yvette!"

Yvette paused, turned, and saw Layla motioning to her in a suspiciously discreet way. "Do you need something?"

After scanning their surroundings, Layla approached with a soft, apologetic tone. "Yvette, I'm here to apologize. I realize now how wrong I was yesterday-I was being petty and thoughtless. It's been weighing on me, so I came here specifically to make things right." Layla's voice was soaked with fake sincerity, her eyes even misting up slightly. Yvette raised an eyebrow, her response as indifferent as ever: "Mm-hmm."

Seeing Yvette's blank face, Layla was fuming inside but couldn't show it. She had said so much and even admitted her mistake, but Yvette didn't respond at all.

Layla thought, 'I've made myself small and played nice. Did Yvette really have to be so cold? Layla forced herself to continue, "Yvette, I really mean it. Can I buy you a coffee, just to show I'm sorry?"

Layla cautiously made her request, hoping Yvette would agree with a nod. Yvette stood there with her hands in her pockets, her gaze cool and unfazed.

After an awkward pause, Layla added hastily, "Or maybe... I know you love desserts. I had fresh ingredients flown in just for

you.

got a renowned chef waiting to prepare them at my villa outside town. It's my way

on. Finally, when she thought she couldn't take it anymore,

of amusement in Yvette's eyes. Yvette thought, 'Since

Layla perked up. "Great, my car is just outside. We can head to the villa straight from

to campus. The moment Charles saw Yvette, he came over, his voice firm. "Yvette, where are you

he came over,

casually. "Oh, someone invited

pose she probably thought was seductive. He barely suppressed a smirk and thought, 'What is Yvette

coy, biting her

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dignified her with an answer. Feeling the snub, Layla covered her embarrassment with a hasty suggestion, "We should go, Yvette. It's

shot Layla a sharp look but held back, his face impassive. Yvette said

they probably wouldn't know what hit them. He wasn't concerned-a woman

shut, Yvette shot him a look that only the two could

was walking right into Yvette's own trap. Charles wondered, 'Why did people keep underestimating Yvette? Did she really look that easy to mess with?' Charles knew better.

turned to head back to the campus, Andrew rushed up, practically shoving a drink into Charles's hand before hurrying to the library, muttering something about needing a raise. Charles chuckled, it was another day of hustling for that paycheck. Meanwhile, inside the Jeep, Yvette remained glued to her phone, ignoring Layla's presence. Relieved that her scheme was