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

Chapter 490

Just as Oliver was thinking Joe would finally help him seek justice, Joe completely bypassed his complaining brother, practically skipping over to Yvette with the most groveling smile of his life.

Joe said, "Yvette, you're here already? I was just about to pick you up! Grandpa is waiting for you inside. Let's head over."

Oliver stood there in disbelief, frozen by what he was witnessing. He wondered, 'Is this really my older brother-the guy who never even glanced at a woman? Who on earth is this man with that fawning smile?" Oliver shouted at Joe, "Joe, what the heck is wrong with you? This woman nearly killed me! Are you out of your mind? Are you even my brother?"

Feeling the weight of Yvette's almost dangerous expression, Joe wished he could kick his oblivious brother right now. He thought. This idiot-can't he see I'm trying to save him here? And he has the nerve to yell at me?" Joe looked up, and the faint smile on Yvette's face sent a chill down his spine, nearly bringing him to his knees.

That smile was legendary. In their training days, whenever Yvette had that look, it always meant someone was about to suffer. Joe remembered the first time: twenty recruits thrown into a no-rules fight arena. Only three made it out, and those three spent the next three months recovering.

Then there was the second trial. One hundred people were tossed into the Amazon rainforest. Ninety tapped out before things even got intense, barely escaping with their lives. The ten who remained were in for it, though. Nine didn't make it back, and the lone survivor who walked out of that rainforest without a scratch? Charles.

The only reason Charles survived was because he'd endured three months of Yvette's brutal training beforehand.

Joe stole a nervous ice at Yvette and, without hesitation, put on the most pained grin and swiftly denied, "Yvette, I swear I don't know this guy. You believe me, right? Who is this anyway: Going around calling me 'brother? Definitely mistaken me for someone else. Emmett watched Joe's poorly executed fib with raised eyebrows. Joe forgot that they were literally on the path to Yoder Manor and that all the land around here was famously Yoder property.

Oliver's face fell, utterly heartbroken. His brother had just denied him in front of this woman.

amused and intimidating. With a mischievous smile, she asked.

Oliver suddenly found a bit of confidence. After all, he and Joe were family. You can't just break

all right? My real brother. He's Joe

the resemblance. "Oh, so you two really are

he shot a glare at Emmett. 'Great, thanks for that Emmett, Joe thought, I'll remember

choice, Joe forced a strained smile as he looked over at Yvette. He explained, "Oh, look at that-my memory must be slipping. Now that I think about it, he's my little brother, sure... but it's been ages since we've really gotten along. Oliver's eyes went wide with disbelief. He

help but blurt out, "Joe, you're lying!

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a fierce glare. "What? What about yesterday Shut it before I kick you from here

Oliver reluctantly clamped his mouth shut, looking as hurt as a scolded puppy. Joe was ready

back to Yvette, still flashing that sunny grin. "Yvette, really don't know him that well. Actually, I was considering severing our relationship altogether. I officially declare that I have nothing to do with his nonsense. If you'd rather not get your hands dirty, I'd be happy

jaw dropped. His own brother, willing to tie him up just to impress some woman

over at Oliver, who was on the verge of tears, and foe, who seemed so eager to please. Her lips

well then, go ahead. You tie him