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Masked In Nobility: Secrets Of Mrs. Chavez novel Chapter 270

Chapter 270 

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Jase sat down, leaning on his cane, while Yusef stood by his side and handed him the coffee that had been prepared in advance. Jase took a small sip and set the cup down. I hear you,” he said calmly. My body can still hold up, so there’s no need for you all to worry.” 

Ronald and Walter both sighed. At Jase’s age, still holding his position, rumors had started circulating that he was clinging to power, unwilling to let go, driven by a love of authority. But only these old friends knew the truthJase wasn’t concerned with power at all. He couldn’t let go of his duty to the country. It wasn’t as if his son, Jeremiah’s, position was in any way threatened. And with Jeremiah’s current standing, even if Jase were to step down, no one would dare touch the Chavez family

Hearing those words, James remained silent, though his expression had softened quite a bit. However, Jase had already noticed his sour look from the moment he walked in. He turned his gaze to James and said, What’s with the long face as soon as I walk in, old man? When did I ever offend you? Why the attitude, all grumpy and upset?Ronald and Walter both turned to look at James, waiting to see how he would respond. All eyes were on him, anticipating his reaction

James snorted, Can’t I just dislike your face?” 

Jase frowned. He had looked the same for decades, yet now James was acting like he couldn’t stand the sight of him. It seemed like the old man must’ve been chewing on gunpowder today. Back in their younger days, James had been jealous of his good looks, and even now, he was still pulling the same stunt

James remained silent, not offering any further explanation

Jase never expected that the resemblance he shared with Jeremiahthose similar eyebrows and eyeswould make James so unwelcoming toward him

Seeing the tension between the two, Ronald quickly changed the subject. Hey, did you hear that Jeremiah has a girlfriend now? Why didn’t you mention it, Jase?” 

Walter nodded as well, I’ve heard about this too. It seems like almost everyone in Betrico knows now. I never expected Jeremiah to actually have a girlfriend.” 

James chimed in with a grumble. That kid must have racked up some serious good karma in his last life to land such a great girlfriend.” 

Ronald and Walter exchanged a glance, questioning the meaning behind James’s words. Given the Chavez family’s status and the fact that Jeremiah was such an exceptional young man, it was clear that anyone who ended up with him would be the one benefiting from good fortune

Before they could ponder further, Jase furrowed his brow from the sofa and asked, What do you mean by that?” 

Walter noticed Jase’s confusion and explained, Yesterday, at a dessert shop, your daughterinlaw got into a fight with some ladies. It seems they said some gossip, and she overheard it. Now those women are in the Betrico police station, and Jeremiah is planning to sue them for defaming a soldier. Their families are scrambling to find connections to plead with him to let it go.” 

Ronald added, That move by Jeremiah is quite ruthless. If he doesn’t back down, those women are definitely going to jail.” 

James, who had been in the lab all day yesterday and was unaware of the situation, immediately asked, What does this have to do with Jeremiah’s girlfriend?” 

Ronald, noticing that James was even more anxious than Jase, patiently explained, I heard that Jeremiah’s girlfriend was also there. She helped Aurora in the fight.” 

James stood up, slamming his hand on the table. Did Jeremiah’s girlfriend get hurt? Those women attacked both of them- did she suffer any injuries? Those ruffians must be locked up, no question about it.” 

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The three in the living room looked at James in confusion. They thought, Isn’t his reaction a bit excessive? Anyone unaware of the situation would think it was his daughterinlaw or granddaughter who had been attacked! Jase was equally baffled; he 

thought, When did this old man start caring so much about my family’s affairs?‘ 

Ronald, worried that James’s agitation might raise his blood pressure, quickly tried to calm him down. Why are you so worked up? I haven’t finished speaking yet. Don’t worry, Aurora and Jeremiah’s girlfriend are both fine. They were the ones dishing out the punishment. I heard one of those women even lost her hair after arriving at the police station.” 

James sat back down, taking in the bewildered expressions of the others. He calmly took a sip of coffee and said with a composed tone, Oh, as long as they’re fine, it’s no big deal. Losing some hair is nothing to make a fuss about.” 

Jase, Ronald, Walter, and Yusef all exchanged glances, their eyes twitching slightly. They thought, Isn’t this double standard a bit too obvious?They all stared at James, silently questioning his sudden change in demeanor

up at th 

James, relieved to hear that Yvette was fine, resumed sipping his coffee nonchalantly. He looked others and asked, What are you all staring at? Keep talking.” 

Jase and the others thought James was acting a bit strange; old age sometimes brous out peculiar behavior. Jase turned

Ronald with a serious expression. Has someone contacted you?” 

Ronald let out a wry laugh, knowing that none of them could keep secrets from each oth 

Yeah, one of the deputy ministers from the Treasury Department had his wife trying every possible way to reach me, hoping I could intercede for them.” 

Before Ronald could finish his sentence, Jase’s expression turned noticeably cold, and James also cast a disapproving glance 

at him

Ronald, fearing that the two old men might turn on him, quickly raised his hands in a defensive gesture. I didn’t agree to anything. I know what your family’s temper is like. I’d have to be crazy to 

say yes 

I turned them down right away, so don’t worry.Jase and James’s expressions finally softened a bit

Jase lowered his gaze, his expression serious. This matter is up to Jeremiah. He lash out without reason; there must be something that provoked her.” 

decide

to handle it. Aurora wouldn’t 

He then turned to Yusef and instructed, Make sure my message gets across. The Chav shouldn’t y any underhanded tactics, or else they’ll face severe consequences.” 

amily won’t budge on this. They 

Yusef nodded and promptly left. Within an hour, everyone in the upper echelons of Betrico was aware of Jase’s words. Those who had planned to leverage connections quickly backed off; with Jase personally weighing in, no on 

any risks. It would be tantamount to asking for trouble

dared to take 

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