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

Chapter 392

With his eyebrows lowered, Jeremitali shifted slightly and sat stroght. He told Zachary in a serious tone. “The reason my grandpa hasn’t retired is pretty complicated. Mainly, the higher ips won’t let him step down.

Jase wanted to retire ten years ago, but the person above him insted he stay, so he was still working to this day. Zachary felt a bit uneasy hearing that

He thought, “Jeremiah’s grandfather must be at least in his severies. How can the government be so thoughtless, making a man in his seventies work? What the person above Jeremiali’s grandfather is thinking?”

Zachary shrugged it off. “Your grandpa’s had it tough. Didn’t Mr. Clifford Chavez try to convince him to retire? At his age, he should be taking it easy, maybe start a garden or go bird–watching.

“Health is the real wealth, especially as he’s getting older; he really should focus on it.”

Jeremiah chuckled softly and nodded. “Absolutely.”

Zachary was getting along with Jeremiah much better now, but he still needed to clarify some things. Zachary’s expression became serious.

He addressed Jeremiah, “You’re a major general, and our family is in business. Even though times have changed, families like your’s probably still care a lot about social status, right?

“Let me be clear: I don’t want Yvette to marry into a family where she’ll be troubled by her parents–in–law. She should be free and have her own broad world.

“If she gets married, she shouldn’t be some high–society daughter–in–law stuck at home, catering to in–laws with chores and coffee. Can your family accept that?”

After finishing his speech, Zachary calmly sipped his coffee, his gaze deep. He thought the Chambers family did not need to cling to anyone for advancement, nor did they need to use Yvette for higher status.

Ideally, he would prefer Yvette to find someone willing to marry into their family. He felt Jeremiah’s status was indeed quite prestigious.

She paused for a

upright with his eyes unreadable for emotion. In a deep voice, he said, “Mr. Chambers, you can rest assured. My parents absolutely adore Yvette. Whatever she chooses to do in the future, she

both I and the Chavez family are fully

what he said? With my years

heartbroken that his beloved daughter had barely even warmed his heart

seat. I just want you to keep your word and always remember

Jeremiah, He thought, “This future son–in–law of the Chambers family is remarkable. Not so

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two men, who had been at odds just moments ago, now acted like best

there, speaking smoothly, while Jeremiah chimed now and then, making timely remarks. It was not long before he had

showed no signs of inebriation; his expression was stealy as if he had not drunk at all. He seemed to be

in a straight line for Jeremiah. Jeremiah nodded with a smile,

sofa and rested her chin in her hands. The light cast a soft glow on her profile. Zachary stood up

him, he was determined not to lose face in front of his precious daughter. Fueled by sheer willpower, he

here was what happened. Halfway through, Zachary dramatically toppled over

from outside just in time to

for quite a while, but Zachary did not wake up. Looking down, he saw Zachary sleeping soundly. Lucas could

“Miss, I’ll help Mr. Chambers upstairs now. You and Mr.

sitting on the couch, looking a bit tipsy. He

Yvette turned to see Jeremiah who was watching her with big, pitiful eyes that were slightly

approached Jeremiah, leaned over, and whispered in his ear, “Cut the act.

He said in a tempting voice, “I’m not pretending. I’m truly tipsy and I

slightly. With a half–smile and a mischievous glint in her eyes, she casually said, “Well, you’re tipsy? I wanted