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.

tilted her head slightly. Her calm gaze rested on Zachary and noticed the deep emotion clouding his eyes. She paused for a moment and wondered if she

voice, he said, “Mr. Chambers, you can rest assured. My parents absolutely adore Yvette.

the Chavez

heard that. He scrutinized Jeremiah and thought, “Does he mean what

heartbroken that his beloved

Have a seat. I just want you to keep your

son–in–law of the Chambers family is remarkable. Not so many people could make such a

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an hour later, Yvette wer smiggled up on the couch, She watched as the two men, who had been at odds just moments ago, now acted like best friends. She

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

as if he had not

to demonstrate walking in a straight

and rested her chin in her hands. The light cast a soft glow on her profile.

lose face in front of his precious daughter. Fueled by sheer willpower, he seemed

Halfway through, Zachary

in time to see Zachary

up. Looking down, he saw Zachary sleeping soundly. Lucas could not help but chuckle. He thought

sitting on the couch and said respectfully, “Miss, I’ll help Mr. Chambers upstairs now. You and Mr. Chavez can continue your

nodded slightly. Jeremiah was sitting on the couch, looking a bit tipsy. He lowered his head and remained

Jeremiah who was watching her with

leaned over, and whispered in his ear, “Cut

his temples. He said in a tempting voice, “I’m not pretending. I’m truly

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