Chapter 1712


    Chapter 1712


    Skyler arrived at the Rivera Manor with not a soul to pick her up from school. She had to hail a cab that


    dropped her off just outside the upscale neighborhood, leaving her to trek the remaining distance on


    foot.


    There were a lot of people at Rivera’s Manor. All the members of the Rivera family and close friends


    and rtives were present, including Skyler’s parents.


    She was thest to arrive.


    No sooner had she stepped into the yard than a voice hissed, “Jinx!”


    Skyler’s eyes darted around, trying to locate the source of the insult amidst the several stares fixed


    upon her. She couldn’t pinpoint who had uttered the word.


    Samuel had been in poor health ever since he’d lost his son, and though the recent incident had


    nothing to do with Skyler, there were whispers ming her.


    It was reminiscent of the way some had tried to pin Samuel’s demise on Zavier, Samuel’s remaining


    son. Thankfully, Zavier had a will of steel and wasn’t easily shaken by their mind games.e2


    Skyler’s lips parted to retort, but considering the solemnity of the asion, she held her tongue.


    Barbara tugged at Skyler’s arm. “What took you so long?”


    Even Skyler’s parents from Southern Port had arrived. Skyler had received the news only recently and


    indeed, it was hard to justify her dy.


    It had been two days since the incident, and it seemed the Rivera family had forgotten about Skyler


    altogether. No one had bothered to inform her. Besides, the Riveras had kept the matter tightly under


    wraps, with no media coverage. It was only after a call from Barbara that Skyler was in the loop.


    “I came as soon as I got the call,” Skyler exined, her voice a mix of haste and regret.


    Barbara dragged Skyler to a secluded corner and jabbed her finger sharply against Skyler’s forehead,


    leaving angry red marks. “You’ve been in the Capital for months now, and you’ve made no progress


    whatsoever.”


    Skyler winced in pain and tried to dodge, but Barbara pinched her waist fiercely. “I’m talking to you.


    Don’t you y dumb with me.” “Today is Samuel’s funeral. Shouldn’t we show some respect?” Skyler


    countered, her patience wearing thin.


    “Scaring me with the Rivera family? Don’t think I don’t know that Zavier hasn’t touched you once. What


    are you pretending for?” Barbara scoffed.


    Skyler chose to ignore her.


    Given the crowd at the Rivera estate, Barbara wouldn’t dare make a scene. “We’ll settle thister. For


    now,e with me.”


    Skyler followed Barbara mechanically..


    Barbara approached the old butler, her demeanor instantly softening. “My dear Skyler is here. Should


    we have her join Zavier in the vigil?”


    After Brodie’s death, Zavier became Samuel’s only child. Draped in mourning clothes, he was receiving


    all the guests who came to pay their respects.


    As Zavier’s fiancée, Skyler was expected to join him to keep vigil for Samuel, ording to local


    customs.


    Whether the Rivera family was too preupied to remember Skyler or had other reasons, they hadn’t


    even informed her of Samuel’s passing, let alone her expected role in the vigil.


    The old butler, not daring to make such decisions himself, especially with Hudson bedridden and the


    second son of the family in charge.


    Hudson had a total of three sons. The eldest had passed away. The second son, Matthew, had a high


    chance of inheriting the family business, and to ensure a better future, the old butler had to curry favor


    with him.


    The old butler subconsciously looked towards Matthew. Unexpectedly, Matthew’s gaze was right in


    their direction, as if he was waiting for the butler to report to him.


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    The butler hurried over, bowing respectfully. “Mr. Matthew, may I ask how you wish to arrange for Ms.


    Skyler’s participation?”