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

Chapter 379

Victor and his men had been waiting outside the factory for quite some time. Ever since Winona had arrived, he'd stayed on alert, knowing her plan inside and out.

He intended to step in at the perfect moment to rescue Yvette when it would have the most impact.

Given Yvette's current influence and reputation, it would be an invaluable asset if he could have both her and Zachary owe him a favor. But he hadn't anticipated the driver calling the police, potentially disrupting everything. Glancing at his watch, Victor decided it was time to move. As if on cue, his phone rang-it was Rebecca. Victor answered immediately. "Rebecca. Did everything go smoothly?"

Rebecca's voice was calm, her tone devoid of emotion as she looked down at Robert, who lay on a hospital bed, paralyzed on one side. "Yes," she replied softly.

"He tampered with the car, just like you said. But instead of you, he ended up taking the hit himself. The doctors say he'll never wake fully. He's aware, but that's all he'll ever be."

Rebecca spoke with a cold detachment. She had long since lost faith in her father, especially after discovering his alliance with Winona in such a twisted plot, willing to sacrifice his own son.

Rebecca couldn't understand how a father who had cared for Victor all these years could betray the son like this.

In the car, Victor's expression grew dark, his gaze hardening. He had given Robert a chance, and Robert had squandered it. "Thank you, Rebecca. Once I'm done here, I'll join you. Keep Mom and Grandpa calm in the meantime." After they hung up, Rebecca rubbed her temples, exhausted. She looked down at Robert, who lay staring at the ceiling, his eyes the only part of his body still capable of movement.

"If only you hadn't pushed things this far..." she murmured.

Robert's eyes widened slightly in response, a faint tremor passing through him.

Rebecca couldn't help but marvel at how much Victor had matured in just a few short months, orchestrating events with such skill that it was Robert, not him, who now lay immobilized. Ultimately, it was fate-a curse of the Carter family, forever embroiled in their own destruction.

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Victor turned to the men in his car, giving a brisk order. "When we get inside, stay sharp and be ready to act."

men nodded, ready for

more delays; if the police arrived first and managed to rescue Yvette and Zachary, his plan to

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aimed her gun, weakened by the pain in her stomach. She glared at Zachary, who stood

she would grant his wish. Without hesitation, she pulled the trigger, the bullet

his eyes, accepting his fate. He wouldn't move-not if it meant protecting

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split second before impact, Zachary heard someone call

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with a sleek silver gun in her hand, aimed precisely at Winona's weapon. With impeccable timing, Yvette's bullet met Winona's in mid-air, and

contorted in shock, and she tried to fire another shot, but Yvette's second bullet had already hit her right hand. Winona screamed in pain, her

as Victor and his team rushed inside. He took in the

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Victor's gaze shifted to Yvette, her silhouette exuding an aura of authority and quiet strength as she stood, weapon raised. For the first time, he understood that some people were born to stand above, to command the world's respect with unyielding confidence. Yvette turned, noticing Victor's entrance, her expression cool and composed as she raised her gun slightly, its barrel aimed at his chest. Her eyes were icy, with a hint of suspicion

balance, hurried over to Yvette, "Are you alright,

shook her head, her voice calm, "I'm fine.

then did Zachary feel at ease. He then looked at Victor, wondering why

hurried over. I'm relieved to

scrambled to her feet, too frantic to notice the blood staining

her completely. "Mr. Chambers, don't misunderstand-I have nothing to do with Winona anymore. For such a heinous act, the Carter family will not protect her in any way." Victor said this without

this, Winona's fragile composure finally shattered. If everyone wanted

her.

last act of desperation, she reached for the gun on the ground. Just as her fingers brushed it, Victor's warning

startled even the unconscious Layla into a brief state of wakefulness. She opened her eyes just in time