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

Chapter 457 Downstairs, Marina and the others noticed the silence from the second floor. It was clear that the people up there weren't going to raise the bid anymore.

With a decisive bang of her gavel, Marina announced that the ran in the cage had been sold for 135 million to the guy in the ghost mask.

The masked man casually tossed a 135-million-dollar check on the table and took the cage along with the man inside.

On the second floor, Yvette watched the figure of the man fade into the distance, her gaze deepening. Just from his back, she could tell how furious he was. He seemed hard to settle down.

Rory, itching to throw in a sarcastic comment, hesitated as Yvette turned to her. There was an edge of irritation about her, a cold aura that made Rory swallow her words.

Yvette said, "I've got things to do. I'm out." Rory didn't have the right to tell Yvette where to go. She could only hold back her frustration, her expression darkening. "Yvette, Voraxia isn't Dungo Village. If you get into trouble or mess with the wrong people, no one will save you." Without even bothering to glance back, Yvette turned and left, leaving Rory standing there, eyes burning with anger as she watched Yvette walk away.

She thought, 'How clueless could she be? Does she really think she can just get away with anything? Once this batch is shipped back to the village, I'll make sure Holden hands Yvette over to me, and then I'll make her pay...

At the hotel, Jeremiah sat on the couch, flanked by Emmett, Samantha, and Eagle King, all staring in shock at the man locked in the cage. 'What just happened? Mr. Chavez went out and cback with such a stunning guy? What is going on? they wondered. Charles had stepped out to handle something, and if he were here, he would've recognized the man in the cage.

It was none other than Joe Yoder, the famous scion of Mysonna's underground world and the only heir of the Yoder family, who was equally powerful as the Goodman family.

Joe stared in disbelief at Jeremiah as the latter took off the mask Seriously? This guy's even better looking than me?' he thought. And the three bystanders, he had already categorized them as well: beauty, scholar, and beast. After spending years in the underworld, Joe had seen all sorts of people, and while these three gave off no malicious vibes, it was still unsettling. He nodded toward the towel gagging his mouth, signaling that he wanted it removed. Samantha turned to Jeremiah, "Mr. Chavez, where did you find such a handsboy? Shouldn't we loosen his bindings? He looks like he has something to say." Eagle King studied Joe closely, feeling he looked a bit familiar. But the last the saw the guy he recognized, the guy was over fifty.

He wondered, 'Is this a case of youthful rejuvenation? Unlikely-no way could someone look this good after turning back time.' Jeremiah lounge on the couch, his eyes icy and sharp, radiating a sense of authority.

Watching Joe struggle, an inscrutable glimmer flickered in his gaze, sending an unexpected chill through the air. '100 million dollars? This manseems worth quite a bit to Yvette. Ha.. he snorted inwardly. Having worked for Jeremiah for years, Emmett knew by the look in his eyes that he was genuinely angry.

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Chapter 437- After a long moment, Jeremiah ordered, "Let him go." Emmett quickly moved to unseal the cage, removing the cuffs from Joe's wrists and the cloth from his mouth.

As soon as Joe was free, he instantly lunged at Emmett, ready to launch a surprise attack.

65% But it was clear-the heir to the Joe family wasn't exactly trained in ambush tactics, In the next moment, he found himself pinned to the ground by Emmett.

Samantha looked at the guy pinned to the ground and raised an eyebrow. Does this dude seriously think he can pull off a sneak attack? He's all looks and no brains!' she thought.

Emmett kept his grip tight on Joe, his eyes sharp as he said coldly, "Just behave." Joe quickly assessed the situation and decided to cooperate. "Hey, dude, can you letgo? I mean, look at me- I'm just a harmless pretty boy. No need to holddown this tight, right? Eagle King nearly spat out his beer when he heard Joe speak. 'Seriously, does this guy really think he's skind of hotshot? So annoying!' he complained in his head.

Jeremiah glanced at Emmett, who relaxed his hold but never took his eyes off Joe.

Rubbing his wrists, Joe casually plopped down on the floor like he owned the place.

He looked at Jeremiah and said, "You spent 135 million on me, right? No worries; I'm not here to waste your money. Just sendback to Mysonna, and I'll give you 160 million dollars in return." It was clear to Joe that Jeremiah had zero interest in him. In his life, people had always wanted something from him because of his looks. Those intentions were easy to see.

But this guy? He seemed genuinely hostile. Joe couldn't figure it out. 'Why did he drop so much money on someone he doesn't like? Is he trying to extort something from my grandpa? wondered Joe. Samantha, Emmett, and Eagle King exchanged glances. This guy was getting auctioned off, yet he was bragging about having 160 million? Something was definitely off.

Jeremiah leaned back, arms at the armrests, his gaze boring into Joe. "Your name." After a moment of hesitation, Joe replied honestly, "Joe Yoder." Just as Joe finished introducing himself, the door swung open. Yvette stood there, eyeing everyone in the room. When her gaze landed on Joe sitting on the floor. She paused for a moment.

Hearing the door, Joe turned around. In a flash, he leaped to his feet and dashed toward Yvette.

"Watch out, Yvette!" shouted the other people present.

Joe reached Yvette, tears in his eyes. Unexpectedly, in front of Samantha and the others, he squatted down and wrapped his arms around Yvette's legs, sobbing uncontrollably. He whimpered, "Yve, what are you doing here? Oh has been for me. y gosh, it must be divine intervention! You have no idea how rough this "Those people were only feedingone meal a day, shootingup with sedatives, draggingto sawful underground auction! "I can't believe they thought I was worth 135 million dollars. That's ridiculous! 135 million couldn't even buy a hair off my head!" 17:35 Wed, Dec 11 Chapter 457- Joe was so emotional that he completely forgot to wonder why Yvette was there in the first place.

Standing up, he quickly switched gears. He turned towards Jeremiah, Samantha, and Eagle King and sheered with all the arrogance he could muster, "Ha! My friend Yvette is here!

"You can still apologize while it's not too late. I'm a pretty generous guy, and I'll forgive you! Otherwise, if Yvette goes on a rampage, you'll be doomed." Joe's boldness left Samantha, Eagle King, and Emmett speechless. It was obvious that Joe and Yvette had a pretty close relationship.

They couldn't help but wonder, 'Why is Yvette surrounded by such a bizarre crowd? This Joe guy clearly has sloose screws.

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