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

Emmett remained wary of Yvette, as he was of anyone who appeared around Jeremiah. His duty demanded

extrcaution to ensure nothing went wrong. He couldn't help but question Yvette’s presence.

Yvette’s sudden appearance at the auction on such an important day was highly suspicious. Even if she was here

by coincidence, her presence might disrupt their plans. Nothing was certain

Emmett thought Yvette was a hindrance. If a conflict broke out later, he would have to protect her, and it would

be a burden.

After glancing at Yvette, who remained silent with her eyes lowered, Emmett hesitated before cautiously asking,

“Ms. Zeller. did you chere alone?”

Yvette turned and glanced at Emmett, her eyes filled with their usual indifference. “No, | cwith a friend. He

went to take care of something”

Upon hearing that. Jeremiah’s expression darkened, his brows furrowed, and his voice grew cold. “Pull our people

out Return to standby

Shocked. Emmett thought, Retreat? Jeremiah had meticulously planned this for days, waiting for Caleb to appear

so they could finally capture him

Emmett could not understand Jeremiah’s intention in withdrawing their men, but he knew it was because of

Yvette. This time, Jeremiah was being far too ferational.

Regardless, Emmett was loyal to Jeremiah to the point of following him to death without hesitation. Still, his

resentment toward Yvette grew.

If it weren't for Yvette, such a carefully planned operation that had cost much manpower and resources would

not have beeri abandoned at the last minute.

However, Emmett knew he could not change Jeremiah’s decision. He nodded reluctantly. “Understood, Mr.

Chavez. I'll give the orders now.” With that, he stepped out of the room.

Yvette rested her left arm, her beautifully tanned skin visible at her wrist. Her strikingly beautiful face followed

Emmett’s exit with a calm expression. Then, she pursed her lips slightly. “Did | offend him?”

Jeremiah, who had been pouring coffee, paused as he thought, ‘She’s sharp. Emmett thought he had hidden his

displeasure well, but Yvette had already.noticed it

“No. he doesn’t mean any harm. He just doesn’t understand why you're here,” Jeremiah replied.

Yvette turned, staring at Jeremiah differently. After a few seconds of silence, her tone becmore serious.

“Aren’t you curious why I'm here?”

Jeremiah smiled faintly. It was gone as quickly as it appeared. However, in that brief moment, Yvette was

momentarily stunned. She had to admit he was the most handsman she had ever seei

Upon noticing Yvette’s distraction, Jeremiah felt a flicker of satisfaction. It seemed that Andrew's idea of using a

“beauty trap” was working

Yvette was taken by it, and for once, Andrew's suggestion was not completely off the mark. Jeremiah felt he

could use this trick more often in the future.

Jeremiah cleared his throat awkwardly, his voice slightly raspy, and said with a focused intensity. “It doesn’t

matter. You've never asked why I'm at Argrol University, either

her coffee cup.

Yvette lowered her cry

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blew on it gently, and, once the temperature was just right, took a light sip.

Then, Yvette lifted her gaze slightly and exchanged a silent smile with Jeremiah. Everything was conveyed

without a word.

Suddenly, a knock cat the door. “Excuse me, sir, may | interrupt for a moment?”

Jeremiah gestured toward the couch. “Rest there. Ill call you when the bidding starts.

“Okay, Yvette replied

Jeremiah collected himself and returned to his usual aloof, untouchable demeanor, exuding an air of cold

elegance. His voice was as icy as ever. “Cin

The woman who entered was one of the exquisite courtesans meticulously selected to serve the VIP guests on

the second floor. Their ultimate goal was to be chosen to work for the clientele on that level.

To be selected, one had to not only possess striking beauty and a captivating figure but also speak several

foreign languages, as the guests hailed from all over the globe.

Despite the stringent requirements, the temptation of generous pay drew many women to compete fiercely for a

chance.

Moreover, the auction operated under unspoken rules. It was understood that as long as the price could satisfy

both parties, the girls at the auction could be taken away.

There were plenty of stories of girls being swept off their feet by wealthy businessmen, and their lives and

statuses transformed overnight.

Lily, who had entered after knocking, had her eye on Jeremiah, a handsome, powerful, and charming man. She

used every trick in the book to attract him, but he did not even glance her way.

Disappointed, Lily initially thought it was because Jeremiah was not interested in women, only to watch as he

returned with an incredibly beautiful girl.

Having worked in this industry for long, Lily knew speople were simply beyond her reach. If Jeremiah did not

take an interest, she’d just move on. After all, losing her life over this job wasn’t worth it.

As Lily entered, she stood straight, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and respectfully said, “Hello, sir. Someone

on the first floor just opened an AAA-grade emerald”

“According to the auction’s customary rules, the guest who opens it will gift a bottle of rare wine worth 100

thousand doll to one of the guests present,” Lily explained.

“That guest asked to have it sent to your lounge and expressed his gratitude to Ms. Zeller, Lily added.

Lily hadn't expected the wine to go to this powerful and mysterious man in front of her, but lounging on the

couch. She had misjudged Yvette’s status, which was worlds apart from hers.

ther to the beautiful girl

Jeremiah turned to look at Yvette, who was on the couch. She was casually leaning back, her expression

somewhat dazed, her gaze deep and contemplative, as if she hadn't heard Lily at all.

“Just put it on the table. What's the nof the person who opened the AAA-grade emerald?” Jeremiah inquired.

After placing the wine on the table.

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would know him. With that, she

gracefully retreated, holding the tray.

Jeremiah furrowed his brow and turned his gaze slightly. “That gay from earlier? Did you cwith him?”

Yvette sat up from the couch, her voice slightly nasal. “No, we met halfway. He... is not bad.”

Jeremiah felt a twinge of jealousy. “Not bad” meant Yvette held a high opinion of that person. He wondered what

she thought of him

“He's lucky,” Yvette nodded nonchalantly, Jeremiah felt slightly better at her indifference.

Earlier on the first floor, after Yvette

left, Kevin stared at the raw emerald

receiptina daze. king already

spefit hefty sum, he had no

intention of taking the raw emerald

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After spondering. Kevin thought it might be better to just cut it open here. After all, he had no idea where

else to put it.

Kevin called over Martin, who, upon

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They both figured the money was lost and decided to cut the raw emerald in the exhibition hall, not expecting

anything from it.

However, when the cutting master made the first incision, a vibrant green hue appeared, leaving them

completely stunned.