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

Richard put down his fork, and everyone at the table didn’t even dare to breathe.

Only Yvette kept her head down, unaffectedly enjoying her meal

This behavior showed a lack of concern in Nellie’s and the other's eyes, as Yvette heartlessly let Zachary take

the heat for her without a second thought.

Nellie silently cursed Yvette, who sat across from her countless times.

Richard noticed it, too.

“Mr. Zachary Chambers, since you don’t appreciate my gesture, | have nothing more to say. But your daughter is

already in her twenties. Bullying her own sister is inexcusable. Everyone is here today, so she should explain

herself. Can she really rely on the Chambers family to protect her forever when she enters society?” His voice

was upset.

Then, he stared at Yvette, indicating he wouldn't let her go until she explained.

Zachary'’s anger flared. He wondered what Richard was referring to by bullying. He knew Yvette wouldn't waste

her tbullying Winona. “You-"

“Who are you?” Yvette interrupted, her voice calm and steady.

Richard's eyes widened in disbelief. ‘Does she really not know me: She must be doing this on purpose, he

mused. Doesn't she even know who her family invited? How is that possible? She's clearly trying to insult me.

Winona stood up and nervously glanced at Yvette, looking scared. “Mr. Griffin, it wasn’t intentional. She just got

back from the countryside and might not recognize you. Please don’t be upset.”

Then, she glanced at Yvette again, her voice becoming softer. “Yvic, please apologize to him. Don’t make it

difficult for Dad, okay? Please. Mr. Griffin's health isn’t good, so please don’t anger him.”

Winona spoke with heartfelt sincerity and thoughtfulness. She appeared filial and kind, deeply touching Victor

and the others.

It was clear to Nellie now that Winona was using Richard to pressure Yvette.

She, too, stood up and joined in the conversation. “Yvette, Winona's right. Even if you don’t know Mr. Griffin, he’s

still an elder. Just apologize, okay?”

Already displeased with Yvette, Victor desperately wanted Richard to teach her a lesson. “Yeah, Yvette, you were

out of line. How could you disrespect Mr. Griffin?”

Zeke relished in the as Yvette's ingratitude led him to give up his concern for her.

Winona was right. For now, Yvette was their mutual enemy.

He glanced at her with glee, curious to see if she would apologize in this situation, musing, Didn't she always act

tough? | wonder how she’ll maintain her bravado with so many against her.

“Yvie, Mr. Griffin's older than Dad. Surely, you understand the importance of respecting your elders. Just

apologize already. Why make this more difficult for yourself?” Winona urged.

Richard flashed a smug smile. With so many backing him, he was sure Yvette would apologize to him. Then, he

would

humiliate her to vent his frustration

So, the man stood there, waiting for Yvette to give in and apologize, with everyone's condemning gazes focused

on her.

Yvette leaned back in her chair, casually crossed her arms and legs, and sipped her coffee. She lifted her cynical

gaze and pressed her lips together, saying coldly, “You wantto apologize?

Richard sneered. “As your elder, if you apologize to me, I'll graciously forgive you. We've all been young and

reckless. Just say sorry toand Winona, and we can move past this.”

Winona struggled to contain the excitement bubbling up inside her. She could already picture Yvette bowing her

head, humbly apologizing.

Yvette scoffed, her expression turning frosty. She couldn't remember the last tsomeone had told her such a

joke.

“Do you really think you're worthy of my apology? A lot of people expectto apologize, but...” she paused, a

dangerous glint in her eyes.

The woman continued, “Most of them are dead now. If you're willing, | wouldn't mind sending you their way.”

The others were stunned by the wild intensity in her eyes, briefly convinced that she was not lying and had

actually taken at life.

Richard was so furious that his hands trembled. He pointed at Yvette while clutching his heart, looking like he

was about to faint.

Seeing this, the two people with him quickly produced medicine bottles from their pockets, supported him, and

fed him at few white pills.

Richard had a severe heart condition and almost always carried heart medication with him.

The two of them trembled with fear. If anything happened to Richard, they would lose their backing in Art

Association.

Winona rushed over to him, helping him catch his breath while glaring at Yvette, dropping her niceties act

Zachary massaged his temples, feeling an incoming headache. He mused, ‘Yvette is determined to drive Richard

crazy. It’s also bad news for us if Richard suffers a mishap here.”

Neither Victor, Zeke, nor Nellie expected Richard to be so upset by Yvette. They gathered around the man with

concern while Zachary remained by Yvette’'s side.

Once Richard calmed down, he glared at Yvette, wanting to tear her apart.

He couldn't believe that she not only refused to apologize but also mocked him, saying she could end his life.

Yvette stood up lazily, glancing at him and the others opposite her.

Her expression remained unchanged in response to their hostile glares as if she were looking at a crowd of the

dead

She turned to the side and raised a brow at Zachary. “Are we leaving or not?”

Zachary paused. He caught Yvette’s gaze and understood what she meant. The choice was more than whether

to leave.

Leaving would mean choosing Yvette while staying behind would mean giving up on Yvette in her eyes. Zachary

smiled biuerly.

He mused. If that happens, she won't attend the event tomorrow

Zachary glanced at Nellie and Winona, seeing the hope and anticipation in their eyes.

Yvette glanced at Zachary, who seemed torn and indecisive, with irritation flickering in her eyes. She turned to

leave.

Zachary gritted his teeth, decided,

and looked at Tey com

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Even if he didn't choose me, he can't

possibly leave Zeke and Winona

behind, can he? They @ his of

biolpgidal kids, too. Are they not more

important than Yvette, who just

returned to the family? she sobbed

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Meanwhile, Winona didn’t react strongly, but the trembling in her left hand revealed her inner turmoil.