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

Chapter 428

Afraid that Yvette would speak first about what happened that day, Janice quickly forced an awkward smile and said softly to the group, "There was a bit of a misunderstanding between me and Ms. Zeller here.

"I thought she was someone Sheldon brought home. Sheldon treated Bon so badly, so I figured I'd vent my frustration a little on her."

Janice kept her head down, looking genuinely remorseful. Bonnie, hearing this, instantly suspected Janice had done something wrong. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing that if it hadn't been for her, Janice probably wouldn't have clashed with Yvette in the first place. "I'm sorry, Yvette. Janice was in the wrong," Bonnie said apologetically. Janice froze, feeling even more disdain for Bonnie.

Xavian was right. Bonnie's always been a coward, the kind of girl who only knows how to study. And she calls Yvette her friend? If they're friends, why humiliate herself by apologizing so grovelingly?' Janice wondered.

Bonnie turned to Janice, her tone firm. "Janice, apologize to Yvette." Janice cursed Bonnie a hundred times in her mind.

She had hoped playing the victim would let her slip through, but Bonnie actually had the nerve to make her apologize in front of everyone. It was infuriating.

Swallowing her resentment, Janice feigned an air of great grievance and muttered meekly, "I'm sorry, Ms. Zeller. I shouldn't have acted like that."

Yvette, with her hands in her pockets, fixed a calm, penetrating gaze on Janice. After a moment, she said nothing, simply turned around and walked away. Jeremiah followed closely behind her, with Emmett and Charles quickly tagging along.

Samantha leaned casually against the doorframe, watching Janice with one leg bent. She noticed Janice's dissatisfaction, knowing full well that Janice's act wouldn't fool any of them.

Yvette was letting this go purely out of consideration for Bonnie. Otherwise, Janice's fate would've been much worse, and that was obvious.

Samantha let out a cold scoff and turned to Andrew. "Let's go. The car's waiting just outside Dungo

as Janice looked at Andrew's retreating figure, she suddenly stumbled, collapsing heavily back down as her ankle

hurts. I can't walk. Maybe you should go ahead without me." Bonnie shook her head immediately. "Janice, don't worry. I'll carry you. There's no way I'd leave you here by yourself." Andrew stood off to the side in silence. At first, he thought he could tolerate Janice since she was Bonnie's sister. But now, learning

personality. She wouldn't go out of her way to bother anyone

If Bonnie weren't here, he'd have left with Yvette

his tone was noticeably less friendly than before. "Forget it. I'll

clearly grateful. "You're smart. There should be something we can use in the yard." Janice felt a of frustration. 'Is Andrew clueless? Here's a chance to get close to me, and he's just giving it

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could be so genuinely loyal. It had to be the wrong time for him to show his real interest. Outside, Samantha heard voices from inside the house and paused, then turned back in with a sharp tone. Her tone

told Bonnie and Andrew, "You two go on ahead. I'll help her from behind." Andrew quickly shot Samantha a grateful look. At this

were parked on the

didn't see any sign of Andrew and the others. He asked Yvette in

gaze slightly, her eyes clear and bright as she replied in a relaxed, offhand tone, "Ran into her on the road. She tried to bump into me, so I kicked

sip of water when he sputtered it out in laughter. Hearing Yvette say that was

trouble, and she probably didn't even come close to touching Yvette's

for a second, then added, almost indifferently, "I kicked her lightly. She's just too fragile." Charles wanted to laugh but held it back, barely containing himself. Back in the day, even the top three underground fighters

could send a black bear flying with one strike in the

Jeremiah took off his jacket and walked over to Yvette, his gaze softening as he leaned down. With his long, slender