Masked In Nobility Secrets Of Mrs.Chavez101-200

Novel Catalog

Chapter_151

Yvette sat casually on the sofa, her long legs elegantly crossed. She rested her chin in her palm, her gaze cool and calculating. “Have a seat, Howard. How do you feel now?” she asked, her voice light but with an edge of concern.

Howard had been battling serious heart disease for over twenty years, with countless hospitalizations to his name. He’d all but given up on hope. But, astonishingly, after taking a few boxes of medicine Yvette had given him, his health had improved.

A few days ago, a doctor had told him his heart disease was cured. It was nothing short of a miracle. The recovery was so unexpected that even the medical experts, including renowned specialist Yosef Kenton, had questioned whether someone had secretly been treating him.

Talking about his illness stirred emotions in Howard. After all, who wouldn’t want to live longer? “Boss, my disease is almost cured,” he said gratefully. “I’ve been taking the medicine you gave me regularly. It’s incredible.”

Yvette nodded, her expression unreadable. “Good,” she said, then added nonchalantly, “The bio lab, one of the top three labs in Betricg, needs investment for a new project. You know about that, right?”

Howard blinked in surprise. The bio lab was indeed looking for investors for a new project, but it hadn’t been publicly announced. It was still highly confidential, known only to the most powerful in Betricg. How did she know?

He responded cautiously, “Yes, boss. The bio lab is a national key lab. It was supposed to have sufficient funding, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the costs have far exceeded expectations. The government is unwilling to invest more, and now the director, Rashad, is seeking new investors.”

Yvette’s lips curved into a playful, almost wild smile, making her seem untamed yet mesmerizing. “Invest in the project,” she said casually. “But there’s only one condition: I want someone to study in that lab.”

Howard was taken aback, his thoughts momentarily scrambled. “Who?” he asked reflexively.

Yvette raised her eyes slightly, her gaze distant as she replied with a lazy smile, “Me.”

Howard was momentarily stunned, processing what she had said. But before he could speak, the news of the Chambers Group’s press conference was already buzzing through the city.

Rumors spread like wildfire, with most people expecting an announcement about the company’s impending bankruptcy. The Chambers family, once one of the four major families in Seacrity, was on the brink of collapse. Many were eager to take advantage of the power vacuum they thought was about to unfold.

At the Smith residence, Dennis sat on the sofa, his usual calm demeanor replaced by an ominous, predatory smile. By his side, Nellie glowed with a healthy complexion, but her eyes sparkled with a sense of mischief. Zeke and Winona were on the other side, looking uncomfortable, their faces tense.

Nellie was enjoying herself. Her life had changed since her split from Zachary. She had been indulging in a whirlwind of affairs with handsome young men, realizing that all the years spent with Zachary had yielded nothing. She had finally accepted that it was time to move on, and if Zachary went bankrupt, she would be free to do as she pleased.

“Dad, is the Chambers family really going to announce their bankruptcy?” she asked eagerly, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Dennis’ smile grew colder. He looked like a predator preparing for the kill. “Yes, even if the Chambers family tries its best, they won’t survive. Zachary has left everything to Yvette. Despite the pressure, he hasn’t used that money yet. He’s made up his mind—it’s wise for them to announce bankruptcy now, at least they’ll lose everything on their own terms.”

Nellie clenched her fists in fury as Dennis spoke about Zachary’s continued protection of Yvette. How could he still protect her? she thought bitterly.

Zeke and Winona exchanged a brief glance, both of them silently agreeing that this was not their fight to join. Zeke’s life had taken a sharp turn downward—he was now relying on the Smith family’s money, unable to indulge himself as he once did. The people who had once fawned over him had pulled away as his status crumbled.

Winona, too, felt the pressure. Every time she attended social events with Victor, she noticed the cold stares and the whispers. She couldn’t help but feel like a disgrace, especially now that Victor was no longer as kind to her as he once was. His behavior toward her was becoming more indifferent, even cold at times.

Dennis turned his gaze toward Winona, his eyes sharp as he asked, “How’s it going with Victor?”

Winona tensed. The room fell into an uncomfortable silence. She forced a smile. “Grandpa, things are fine with Victor. Don’t worry. We had dinner with Mrs. Carter yesterday.”

What she didn’t say was that Yulia had spent the evening mocking her. But Winona kept that to herself.

Dennis nodded with satisfaction. “Good job. Just keep Victor’s heart, but don’t forget about yourself. Remember what happened to your mother. She was deceived for years without realizing it.”

At the mention of her mother, Nellie’s face flushed, and she lowered her gaze, uncomfortable with the reminder. Zeke’s expression hardened, and a feeling of growing hatred simmered within him. If my mother hadn’t done something so disgraceful, maybe I wouldn’t be the laughingstock of Seacrity. I wouldn’t have to carry the shame of being a “bastard.”

The clock struck three, and Zachary, dressed in a sharp black suit, arrived at the press conference, looking entirely different from the man he had been just a few weeks ago. His posture was upright, his movements full of energy. The reporters below were taken aback. They had expected a man crushed by failure, but instead, they saw someone brimming with confidence and purpose.

Zachary walked to his seat calmly, Lucas trailing behind him with a briefcase in hand. Flashbulbs erupted as cameras captured every movement.

Before Zachary could speak, the barrage of questions began.

“Are you going to announce the Chambers Group’s bankruptcy?”

“Has your divorce from Nellie caused the Chambers family to suffer setbacks from the Smith and Carter families?”

“There are rumors that Zeke and Winona, whom Nellie gave birth to, aren’t yours. Is it true that you’ve left your fortune to your eldest daughter, whom you just reunited with?”

“Did you singlehandedly bring the Chambers family to the brink of bankruptcy?”

“Mr. Chambers, can you explain what’s going on here?”

Zachary raised a hand, signaling for silence. His gaze swept across the room, his eyes sharp and unwavering. “The Chambers Group is holding this press conference today to clarify everything that has happened over the past two weeks and prevent anyone with malicious intent from distorting the truth. I will explain everything to you shortly.”

Next Chapter