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

Winona gracefully walked to the center of the garden, where Zachary and the others were standing She greeted

Zachary and Nellie sweetly, then turned to Robert and his wife. “Mr. Carter, Mrs. Carter, hello”

Although Richard didn’t need to show too much deference to the Carter family, since Winona was soon to marry

Victor, be still maintained a cordial attitude.

Yulia stepped forward, took Winona’s hand, and showered her with praise. “Winona is my ideal daughter-in-law-

good family background, talented, and now with Richard as her mentor. She's perfect in every way. Any lingering

guilt Yulia hard about Yvette disappeared with everyone's compliments for Winona. Only a girl like her is worthy

of being our future daughter-in-law

Robert, equally pleased, nodded and smiled at Winona, but he didn’t immediately respond. Instead, he extended

his hand to Richard with a fawning expression. “Ah, Mr. Griffin, you're as vigorous as ever! The last t| saw

you was at the Betrica auction, where one of your paintings sold for 660 thousand dollars. That event is still vivid

in my memory! It was such a shmy company had an issue at the time, or | would ve gone for 3.3 million,

maybe even 7 million-I regret it so much Robert's tone sounded genuinely regretful.

Richard enjoyed hearing this, and his attitude toward Robert warned. “Mr. Carter, you're too kind. That painting

only fetched such a price because the elite of Betrico were being generous. It's nowhere near as great as you

say. But with Winona soon to join the Carter family, we'll all be family soon. | happen to have an earlier piece of

mine. If you don’t mind, Mr Carter, you can cby Betrico and pick it up whenever you like.”

Robert was overjoyed. As expected, Winona is the bridge that’s changed Richard's attitude toward me. A few

years ago in Betrico, Richard wouldn't have even looked at him. But now everything was different. This shift in

attitude strengthened Robert's resolve to announce the engagement today. To make sure nothing could go

wrong, he had already had Yulia firalize the engagement details with Nellie before coming.

Victor's lecherous eyes were fixed on Winona.

From the moment Winona entered the garden, she could feel Victor's gaze on her. She deliberately pretended

not to notice, teasing him by keeping him on edge. Once she felt he had waited long enough she shot him a shy,

fleeting glance before quickly looking away. This whole act had Victor completely hooked, his eyes glued to her.

All this time, Zachary, who had been standing silently, glanced toward the garden entrance. Not seeing the

person he was waiting for, he furrowed his brows. Ignoring the ongoing conversation, he called Lucas over. “Go

check upstairs. Why hasn’t Yvette cdown yet at this time?”

Lucas nodded and quickly walked out of the garden to look for Yvette.

Nellie overheard Zachary’s words and smirked coldly from a spot where he couldn't see. Cout? Yvette’s face

is probably ruined by now. How could she have the nerve to show her face to the guests?”

Winona, Zachary, Nellie, and the Carters greeted Richard, and then she and Victor joined the younger group.

The Chambers family and the Carters dispersed, while Zachary and Robert each went off to chat with

acquaintances in

business.

Nellie and Yulia stayed by Richard's side, one on each side, looking very much like his guardians.

“Wow, Winona, you're stunning today! Who are you trying to charm?” one of the girls, decked out in luxury

jewelry, said while glancing at Victor-it was obvious what she meant. Everyone in their circle knew about the

engagement between the Carter and Chambers families. Winona and Victor had long been recognized as a

couple by them.

“Exactly” The moment you walked in, you could see everyone's eyes light up That dress is Louis Vuitton haute

couture, isn’t it? Must have cost at least 2 million dollars-absolutely gorgeous!”

Compliments were flying around nonstop like free gifts, and though Winona appeared shy on the surface, she

humbly replied to everyone's praise, Con, you guys, stop teasing me. She even blushed and hid behind

Victor.

At this moment, Victor's macho pride was fully satisfied, and he quickly stepped in to speak for Winona.

“Winona’s shy, you all know that. If you keep going, my wife might just run away, and then what? You'll have to

finda new one!”

Winona blushed even more at his words, and the crowd burst into cheers again, praising the couple as a perfect

match. But amidst the excitement, someone suddenly mentioned Yvette’'s name, and the whole scene fell silent,

becoming awkward The girl who brought it up instantly regretted it and didn’t dare to speak anymore.

Victor gave the girl a sharp look, his tone disdainful. “Why bring her up?”

The crowd exchanged glances and started speaking.

Yeah, yeah, everyone knows this party is for Winona. That Yvette is just an extra.”

“Exactly, Winona, you're the star today. Besides, it's getting late, and we still haven't seen your sister. She's

probably hiding in scorner, never been to a party like this.”

“I bet she hasn't even tasted the desserts or wine here before!”

“She’s a country bumpkin. Aren’t you giving her too much credit by even discussing her?”

“Yes, yes, let's raise a glass to Winona. After tonight, Winona will officially becMr. Griffin's last student!

When you make it internationally famous, don’t forget us!”

Hearing everyone belittle Yvette

made Winona feel much better

inside. This is Xen pharantedto

spo Yyétte WEI erence, the

insurmountable gap between us

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The more Winona defended Yvette, the harsher the crowd became, saying even nastier things about her.

Winona picked up her glass of wine,

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watching the group's heated

discussion, reseed

was Put-down of Yvette. She briefly

curled her lips into a sinister, satisfied

smile, but when she looked up again,

her face was innocent and harmless.

In less than ten minutes, Lucas, whom Zachary had sent to find Yvette, stiffly walked back into the garden.

A few people close by had overheard Zachary’s instructions earlier, and soon, word spread-everyone in the

garden knew that the Chambers family’s Lucas had gone to fetch the rumored Yvette from the countryside.

Now, seeing Lucas return alone, with

a strange expression on his face,

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people felt puzzled Sb) he just 1)

fetching gaiédhe: hat's with that

look? Most of the guests figured

Yvette must have chickened out,

overwhelmed by the event, making

them take her even less seriously.

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