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

Chapter 706

Jeremiah kept his composure, though his jaw tightened ever so slightly as he began, "Mr. Owens, we-"

Before he could finish, James tapped his cane on the floor, his gaze sweeping the room. A sneer tugged at his lips. His voice was calm but authoritative as he snapped, "What do you mean by 'we'?

"I told you to protect Yvette, and how did you do that? Who dared to lay a finger on her? Who dares to harm her? The Lynch family, the Zabala family-whoever thinks they can disrespect Yvette better scram. And who has the audacity to question Yvette? Through a meeting?

Well, here I am. If anyone dares, they'd better start with me, James Owens. If you want to arrest anyone, arrest me first!"

Everyone grasped the meaning behind James' oblique accusations. One by one, they lowered their heads.

'He's got it all wrong,' they thought. 'Who would even dare cross Yvette now? With her backing, both in wealth and power, who would be foolish enough to challenge her?'

No one expected James to not only recognize Yvette as his granddaughter but also make the trip to the First Military District to defend her. With his blatant favoritism, there was no mistaking his intentions.

In Clusia, James wasn't just a man of immense status and reputation-his former students had risen to positions of power. With that, no one would dare cross him.

Jeremiah was used to it. No matter how much Michael and he tried, they could never compete with the adoration James and Jase showed Yvette. It was the age-old tale of the stepchild stealing the limelight from the biological child.

Emmett stepped forward to explain, "Mr. Owens, the situation has been handled. Yelena staged the whole thing. She'll serve a ten-year sentence and has already been arrested."

James' expression softened slightly when he heard this. He had always known Yvette to be gentle, and she would never act out of anger without a cause.

His gaze shifted back to Yvette, his demeanor completely changing to one of warmth.

You've lost weight, Yvette. Is Jeremiah not providing enough? Are you not eating properly?" he asked.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Jeremiah's eyes as he mused, "There he goes again.

Yvette gave a subtle squint, her graceful features sharpening as she raised an eyebrow. "That's not it, Grandpa James," she said.

Jeremiah another eye roll. Just like Jase, he drags someone into his world and can't even be

"No, you're too thin. You like milkshakes, right? The shop I set up for you is still running. I'll close it now and have them bring the shakes

preparing. Just you and me, dinner tonight. We

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that way, huh? they thought. Their eyes turned

badly does Mr. Owens not care about him? What's with there not being enough

He had even reached out to biology and food safety teams to ensure the milkshakes

the departments a headache, and it

to how much he can spoil Yvette, and turning a milkshake shop

eryone mused.

saying, "Mr. Owens, I'm afraid we can't make it today. We've promised Grandpa that

inwardly, "That sly old fox, Jase, always thinks

twice as he shot an unpleasant

you decide. Are you coming with me for dinner or Jeremiah's? No matter what your choice is, I won't get

soft, almost drawing

tactic now? I expect no less from someone from the same special forces as

best food at home, and Mom's even made a dessert. But it's

Aurora always looking out for her,

Chavez family

mischievous smile tugged her lips. She

flicking toward Jeremiah. He thought, 'He's

tables on me.'

Emmett stifled a grin, watching the two-one approaching 30, the other closing in on 90-battling with the same cunning. With all that accumulated age, one would think they would have outgrown

exhausted? Why can't we just go back to the Chavez residence

and visit him tomorrow?"

Everyone watched in amusement as all eyes

the scene unfold. James'

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