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.

eye roll. Just like Jase, he drags someone into his world and can't even be bothered to care for her properly,'

pinched the bridge of his nose, grumbling inwardly, 'What did I do? That's the second eye-roll I've gotten James argued, "No, you're too thin. You like milkshakes, right? The

I'll have the kitchen start preparing. Just you and me,

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really put it that way, huh? they thought. Their eyes turned to Jeremiah,

How badly does Mr. Owens not care about him? What's with

shop. He had even reached out to biology and food

gave the departments a headache, and it was all for

Yvette, and turning a milkshake shop into

eryone mused.

can't make it today. We've promised Grandpa

fox, Jase, always

to throw a tantrum, tapping his cane against the floor twice as he shot an unpleasant look at

you coming with me for dinner or Jeremiah's? No matter what your choice is,

grew soft,

now? I expect no less from someone from

"That's okay. Grandpa's already prepared the best food at home, and Mom's even made a dessert. But it's okay if you'd prefer to go to Mr. Owens' place. Neither Grandpa nor Mom would hold it against

central role in the Chavez family. Not only was Aurora always looking out for her, but even Jase usually buried in work-would keep an

Chavez family was something many

as a mischievous smile tugged her lips. She raised an eyebrow, thinking, "This is nice. I'll just sit back

his jaw, his gaze flicking toward Jeremiah. He thought, 'He's Jase's

tables on me.'

two-one approaching 30, the other closing

continued, Jeremiah wondered, 'Isn't he exhausted? Why can't we just go back to

and visit him tomorrow?"

watched in amusement

coffee as he watched the scene unfold. James' question had put Yvette in an awkward spot. She

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