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

Chapter 383

After Yvette left, Zachary's demeanor shifted completely from his earlier fragile act. He lounged comfortably on the sofa, savoring a glass of red wine with a smug look on his face. Lucas, returning after seeing Yvette out, couldn't help but twitch at the sight. He wished Ms. Zeller could witness this scene.

Lucas said, "Mr. Chambers, Ms. Zeller has returned to campus."

Zachary took another sip of his wine, a satisfied grin spreading across his face. "Well, Lucas, age and experience have their perks. I knew Yvette would respond better to subtlety." Lucas blinked, surprised. "So that last part... was intentional?"

Zachary nodded, chuckling slightly. He'd gone to great lengths, crafting this whole performance to set Yvette on a path to leadership.

His tone grew more serious as he turned to Lucas with a firm instruction. "Pass on a message to the Chambers Group's executive team. Starting tomorrow, Yvette will be stepping in as acting head in my place. "During this time, all decisions will go through her, and no one needs to report to me. She's in charge."

Lucas hesitated, a bit concerned. The senior executives were a tough, set-in-their-ways group who might resist the idea of Yvette's sudden authority.

Lucas said, "Mr. Chambers, the top brass might not take kindly to Ms. Zeller's sudden role. I worry they'll make things difficult for her..."

Zachary shot him a knowing look. He had already anticipated this and saw it as a test for Yvette. After all, Yvette would eventually need to assert her authority and decide who among them was trustworthy. This, he figured, was the perfect opportunity for her to handle things on her own.

And as for those old guys thinking they could bully his daughter, they should first see if they have what it takes.

"Don't worry, Lucas. Do you really think they can handle Yvette? The most they'll throw at her are some corporate power plays. And as for anything physical? Well, that would be their last mistake," Zachary replied with a smirk. "Announce her new position without any fuss. Everything's in place," he added.

Hearing this, Lucas felt a wave of relief. Mr. Chambers was absolutely right. With Ms. Zeller's personality, she was always the one dishing it out; anyone who dared disrespect her would be in for quite the show.

Bus Route 1 was a direct line to Argrol University. Yvette had turned down Lucas's offer to drive her, preferring to take the bus back to campus herself,

Sitting at the very back, she adjusted her baseball cap and checked Jeremiah's message on her phone.

[How were the pork ribs? Better than mine?]

in her eyes, amused by Jeremiah's odd sense of rivalry,

the room fell silent as the soldier hesitated. Jeremial

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leaned her head against the

voice pierced through the

you agree she should stand up for me?" The voice belonged to a sharp-featured woman, likely in her sixties, who stood over a young

of scene-disputes over giving up seats-was all too familiar on the bus, so most passengers initially remained

don't you just give up your seat? Save us

is a virtue in Clusia. You look young, probably just graduated, maybe? You

one seat. Just get up. Why

you can't hear us! Stand up and give

slowly looked up, her eyes brimming with unshed tears,

at her lap, she whispered softly, "I'm sorry, I can't give up

woman grew even more agitated, showering her with sharper words

the girl, a tiny silver needle flew across the aisle, striking her wrist. The woman gasped, feeling a

"Who

she has to

voice was cold and laced with authority, casting an icy

the source until they all looked toward the back row, where a girl in a

woman glared at Yvette. "Who do you think you are? Butt out! Maybe you're in on this with her. It's called respecting your elders-it's only right she gives

opting to remain uninvolved. Clearly, Yvette, from the old woman's perspective, did not seem as

a rule. It's common decency! Respect for the elderly is something we all should uphold," one woman