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

Chapter 426

Samantha looked at Bonnie's serious expression and suddenly laughed. Bonnie was actually quite cute. Samantha then glanced at Andrew. 'Hey... Andrew's so dumb. I wonder if his kid will be as dumb as he is, she thought to herself. Andrew noticed Samantha's strange glance at him and then heard her sigh. He touched his face in confusion and asked, "Samantha, is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?" Samantha didn't have time to respond to him. Instead, she reached out and pinched Bonnie's cheek. The soft feel of her skin was too tempting, so Samantha pinched it a couple more times, Bonnie's face turned red. Seeing this, Andrew quickly stepped forward and pulled Bonnie into his arms. Samantha chuckled. "Alright, alright, what's the big deal? I was just pinching her cheek. Do you have to overreact, Andrew?" Andrew didn't want to expose her behavior. Samantha had always enjoyed playing with beautiful, cute girls. If it weren't for the fact that Samantha had a boyfriend now, Andrew might have suspected that she liked girls.

At that moment, Rafferty, who had just stood up, hobbled toward them with his cane. Yvette gave him a quick glance and saw his hesitant look. "What is it?"

Jeremiah turned to look at Rafferty, exuding an air of nobility and grace. Rafferty was intimidated by their presence, and even his hand holding the cane trembled.

Samantha, Charles, and the others also turned to Rafferty. Bonnie immediately stepped forward to support him, and two policemen followed behind him, stepping aside to make way. "Rafferty, you..."

"Sorry. The villagers made a mistake. I..." Rafferty sighed deeply, his eyes clouded, and the bitterness on his face was impossible to hide.

He continued, "Bonnie, you didn't do anything wrong. You're right. The villagers have grown used to getting things without working for them.

"For money, they even turned a blind eye to Holden's terrible deeds. I was wrong. I shouldn't have played dumb, letting Holden do whatever he wanted just to keep things peaceful for a while.

"We all have to face the consequences of our wrongdoings. It's not your fault. Leave Dungo Village and live your own life. Forget about the identity that's tied you down for so long."

Bonnie's eyes welled with tears as she listened, wiping them away. "Rafferty, I..."

Rafferty waved his hand gently, lovingly patting her head, stopping her from speaking. Samantha, Andrew, Charles, and Emmett watched in silence.

that this woman was the heart of the group, the one who called the shots. Rafferty spoke. "Miss, hello. I want to tell you what I know. Whether you choose to investigate further is up to

that

slightly as she spoke lazily, "Do you know who

something Holden had said. The man Holden had dealt with was a man named Mr. Miller from South East Aploth. Samantha and Andrew were unaware of the details, both extremely curious. Rafferty froze for

began. "Miss, you're right What I want to tell you is about the man Holden made deals with.

are you saying Holden traded poisonous insects with people outside?" Rafferty's eyes

would then send the insects back to South East Aploth through special channels. Their trade has been going on for seven or eight years. Holden's poisonous insects aren't high- grade, but they can control people's minds. Mr. Miller

Bonnie and said, "Take care

and stepped forward, handcuffing Rafferty before taking him away. From a distance, a police officer, around his forties, walked over and bowed to

me know if you have any further instructions.

as an ice lake, weighed down on the officer, who was struggling to breathe under the pressure and didn't even dare lift his head. This was the youngest General in Clusia, and he was handling a major case in such

Dungo Village will be dealt with according to the law. The case will be reported,

there was no way he could deal with it alone.

and the others. Bonnie

about Mr. Miller that Rafferty mentioned, should we investigate? Do you think we should head to South

trip to Dungo Village showed her

more interesting than staying in Betrico, where life was dull. She could

She had a strong feeling that this year would be filled with excitement. Charles and Emmett didn't care. Wherever Yvette and Jeremiah went, they'd follow. Yvette, with her hands in her pockets, her gaze deep, and her lips slightly

Yvette didn't want to pursue it, Jeremiah would. Illegal activities were never tolerated in Clusia. Anyone who dare commit such heinous acts within its borders would