In the Chavez family’s old manor, Jase Chavez’s personal guard, Yusef, entered the room.


    He saw the elderly man sitting up straight in his chair, energetic and looking sharp in a suit.


    Adjusting his clothes, he came in and bowed politely before speaking.


    He said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, Mr. Jeremiah Chavez’s girlfriend just arrived in Betrico. Our staff reported she’s already at Sknd. Jeremiah has returned to the military base because the deputymander has military affairs that require his immediate attention. Emmett went with him, so Ms. Zeller is the only one left at Sknd now.”


    Even though Jase was already eighty years old and his hair was turning gray, he remained strong and full of vitality, showing no signs of weakness.


    Jase was one of the few who hade through the war-torn era with substantial military achievernents, and he was among the few elderly from those times still alive.


    His status throughout Clusia was indisputable.


    Therefore, even at this age, those in power still hoped he wouldn’t retire just yet, because with Jase around, stability was assured


    Jase lifted a cup of coffee and took a sip. It was his favorite blend Grandos, “Is there any update on Clifford?”


    Yusef nodded and stood respectfully to the side. He said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, Mr. Clifford Chavez doesn’t seem affected too much, but Aurora got quite animated. She was up early bustling around. I heard…


    He wasn’t sure if he should say the rest.


    Jase paused for a moment and lifted his head, his gaze falling on him with a touch of authority in his voice. “Hmm? What’s wrong?” he asked.


    Yusef quickly continued, “Mrs. Chavez prepared a whole table of dishes that Mr. Jeremiah Chavez and his girlfriend like, and Mr. Clifford Chavez got a bit jealous. Aurora gave him a piece of her mind and it seemed she wasn’t satisfied. Now, Clifford is trying to make peace, but he’ll probably be sleeping in the study again tonight.”


    Yusef’s father was once Jase’s personal guard, and now Yusef took on the same role.


    He and Clifford grew up together.


    The two had been ymates since childhood.


    He knew all about Clifford and Aurora’s rtionship and understood their dynamics better than anyone.


    Even Jase could hear the gloating and sarcasm in thatstment.


    Jase put down his coffee cup and gave him a nce.


    He said, “Okay, they will probably be like that for a lifetime. Aurora used to worry herself sick over Jeremiah’s marriage, and now that he has suddenly gotten a girlfriend. She’s probably excited. And Clifford, he’s tough on the outside but soft inside. If he doesn’t care, why does he take a day off to stay home with them today? He’s just pretending not to care, so let them do what they want.”“


    Yusef was genuinely happy for the Chavez family


    He had watched Jeremiah grow up and thought he would never find a girlfriend and settle down. No one would have thought there would be a girl like Yvette who could win him over


    Honestly, he was eager to meet Yvette-such an amazing person.


    “Understood, sir. Should we pull back our people? Sknd’s security in Betrico is top-notch, so remote surveince should he enough.”


    Jase lowered his eyes, thinking for a few seconds.


    “No need to pull back. Stick to the n. Get the car ready and prepare that gear for me. I’m going myself. Everything has to look very real. Make sure Tim keeps Jeremial tied up so that brat doesn’te back and mess up my ns.”


    Yusef twitched his lips. His expression was indescribable.


    He thought. Mr. Jase Chavez is like a yful kid, going a great length to stage a show to test Jeremiah’s girlfriend, despite his


    “And he strives to be authentic. Who would actually dare to hit Mr. Jase Chavez? This was such a headache


    It was hard to find people who were brave enough to y along with Mr. Jase Chavez’s act.


    He nearly turned over the Goodman family’s daredevil squad to find a few newbies who reluctantly agreed to y along. with some coaxing and deception


    “Mr. Jase Chavez, have you really decided? Are you sure you want to test Ms. Zeller like this?” Jusef asked.


    Jase got up from the sofa and waved his hand.


    Go ahead and set it up. We’ll leave in half an hour.”


    Yusef had no choice but to nod.


    In the Sknd, Yvette had just changed into the loungewear that Jeremiah had prepared for her when the phone rang.


    She walked over and picked it up.


    the


    “Hello, is this Mr. Chavez’s home? We have a package that needs your signature. Could youe to the gate? Would you like a shuttle to pick you up?”


    Yvette paused, raised an eyebrow, and spoke in a t voice. “No need, and I’ll go myself.”


    The voice on the other end suddenly became cheerful “Alright, alright, we’ll be waiting for you.” She hung up the phone. Yusef was wearing a security uniform. He shifted his position slightly.


    He looked at the old man sitting nearby, dressed in tattered clothes, with a face full of dirt and ash. His fingers trembled slightly.


    He asked cautiously, “Mr. Jase Chavez, she will arrive soon. Everyone around is set up. Are you really going to sit by the roadside now!”


    Jase stroked his beard and seriously asked Yusel, “Take a look. Do you see anything wrong with my disguise?*


    Yusef confidently said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, you look real enough now. There’s definitely no problem. Ms. Zeller won’t notice anything


    Jase finally rxed, pushed open the security booth door, and walked to the nearby roadside.


    There were already a few baskets of vegetables prepared, along with a couple of “customers.”


    Everything was ready.


    They were just waiting for Yvette to arrive.


    10 minutester, Just as Jase and his team started to wonder if she’d show up, Yvette walked over casually from a distance.


    Yusef recognized her immediately from the photo and quickly signaled from afar that she had arrived.


    Mr. Chavez surely had a discerning eye.


    Yvette was stunningly beautiful.


    She was not just typically pretty – she had a unique, cool, and aloof aura.


    Even as she walked over, she exuded such a strong presence,


    He was starting to worry whether Mr. Jase Chavez’s n had all been for nothing.


    Upon receiving the signal, Jase plopped down on the ground,pletely disregarding his image.


    Now he looked nothing like a marshal of Clusia.


    He was just like an aging country farmer, as real as they came.


    The dozen or so guards hidden around the grove all turned their heads.


    There was no way the brilliant andmanding Mr. Jase Chavez.


    Yvette had one hand in her pocket.


    She wore a simple white T-shirt and shorts.


    When she reached the security booth, the door opened before she could knock


    She thought, “Yusef, whose face is full of wrinkles because of smiling, looks like a strange uncle!


    Yet he seemed unaware of it himself.


    “Hello, are you Mr. Chavez’s girlfriend? This is his package. Could you sign for it, please?”


    Yvette nodded slightly. Her face was expressionless, with a hint of coldness between her delicate brows.


    She reached out her slender hand to take the package and was about to leave.Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Yusef was momentarily stunned. She couldn’t leave yet, as the act wasn’t over.


    Without hesitation, he called out.


    “Oh dear, Ms. Zeller, look over there! It seems like a fight has broken out!”


    The sound was deafening.


    Sure enough, as soon as the words were spoken, the outside, which had been quiet, suddenly became noisy.


    Yvette stopped in her tracks and turned around. She cast a yful look at Yusef, her lips curled into a faint smile, and her eyes partially closed


    She looked outside. A roadside vegetable stand in front of an old man waspletely knocked over by a fewrge men.


    The old man also fell to the ground. His face was covered in dust. He stood there at a loss.


    The whole scene made him appear very pitiful.