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

Chapter 497

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The man who had just arrived was Braydon, fresh from handling matters within his clan. The moment his eyes fell on Yvette, his heart skipped a beat. It had been so long since he last w her-his dearest Yvette.

In the high society circles of Mysonna, there was hardly anyone who didn't know Braydon Goodman. As the undisputed leader of the underground world and the reigning "most desirable bachelor" among the elite socialites for five consecutive years, Braydon's face and formidable reputation drove countless women to obsession.

The busty woman trembled with excitement upon seeing Brayden. But Braydon had no attention to spare for anyone else. In the vast expanse of the main hall, his world narrowed to just one person: Yvelle.

Without hesitation, he strode toward her. His movement snapped the rest of the crowd out of their daze, and whispers. broke out

"Is that... Braydon Goodman? Oh my God, I can't believe it. Why would he show up at an event like this?"

"Isn't he known for skipping social functions altogether? What's he doing here tonight?"

"Ms. Winslow must have some serious influence to get him here. He hasn't attended a single public event in almost three years! I think he's only done one magazine interview in that time

Watching Braydon approach, Sienna clenched her fists. Seeing hon brought back the shadow of Nathan Goodman-his despicable cousin. This was the same Braydon who had once nearly had her drowned for Nathan's sake. And now, he boldly showed his face at Hazel's event.

Suppressing her anger, Sienna leaned closer to Yvette and muttered, "Yvette, as far as I know, Hazel didn't invite Braydon. What the hell is he doing here? That bastard's men nearly drowned me back then.

Yvette stood there radiating an air of nobility, her calm expression accentuated by sharp, upturned eyes

Braydon made his way to the busty woman. When the woman realized Braydon was standing before her, she hastily adjusted her dress, her eyes alight with excitement. She batted her lashes and spoke sweetly, "Mr. Goodman, I'm Ellie, 1..." Before she could finish, Braydon cut her off with an icy voice. "Who is it you said you wouldn't let off?"

Braydon's striking looks and powerful aura, failed to notice the sharp edge in his

emboldened by Braydon's

the elevator with that woman. When I got off, Lnoticed my diamond watch was missing. At first, I didn't want to make a big deal out of it-I just asked her to return it. But she

her performance. Then Ms. Sterling came along and used her status- to shield her friend, even threatening me with the police and legal charges for defamation. Can you believe it? They're the ones being unreasonable here." Ellie's words painted

with anger at Ellie's manipulative tale and was about to step forward to

Braydon reached out and placed a hand on Ellie's neck.

assumed that Ellie had caught Braydon's eye and that this was the start of

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Chapter 497

Whispers of envy

lucky. She's about to be

by his side,

be the case. Her body shivered slightly under Braydon's touch, a mix of excitement and anticipation. The envious stares from the crowd only fueled her pride.

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cut off when Braydon suddenly tightened his grip and, without warning, flung her to the ground.

lay on the floor, dazed and humiliated. Her confidence shattered, and she looked up at Braydon with

murderous gaze made her shrink into herself, trembling "Mr. Goodman, why... why would you do

Ellie hadn't visibly done anything to provoke

had a suspicion that Braydon was

as he spoke, "You said she stole

nodded stiffly. "I... It was just the two of us in the elevator, so

diamond mines in Afria that caused a global sensation-sold off as useless sites only to reveal they were diamond-rich-do you know who the