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

Frankic, who was following behind, didn’t know what had happened when they killed the crocodile. He glanced at the still- dazed Jacob and his group and asked, “Mr. Chavez, Ms. Zeller, what’s wrong with them? Why are they all standing there like that

Jeremiah didn’t respond. Instead, he turned his head and took Yyette’s hand, which was still as cool as before. His eyes flickered slightly, and in a hoarse voice, he said, “Let’s go.”

Yvette, as composed and distant as ever, nodded and allowed Jeremiah to hold her hand, completely ignoring Frankie and the others.

At that moment. Jacob and the rest finally snapped out of their daze. They wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words. They could only exchange glances, their eyes wide with realization. ‘Maybe Yvette is right, this rainforest might indeed hold the legendary cannibals, they thought.

With the crocodiles dead, the only way to cross the river was to dive through it. Emmett, Bruce, Chris, Frankie, and the ten soldiers under Jeremiah all looked at Yvette. Even the men felt disgusted by the filthy river, so they expected Yvette wouldn’t dive in.

Seeing them hesitate at the riverbank, Yvette furrowed her brows slightly, her gaze calih, and her tone remarkably composed. “Why aren’t you jumping in? What are you waiting for?*

Jeremiah squeezed her delicate fingers, staring directly at her profile. Rubbing his temples with a hint of helplessness, he chuckled softly. “They’re afraid you’ll find this river water disgusting.”

Hearing Jeremiah’s words, Yvette paused for a moment. When she looked up again, her gaze was icy, and she smiled with a hint of challenge. “Want to race to see who gets to the other side first?” The wild energy in her seemed ready to explode. radiating arrogance and defiance. Without waiting for a response, Yvette released Jeremiah’s hand, and leaped into the river without hesitation. Her bold move left the men standing by the river completely stunned and thoroughly impressed.

Jeremiah glanced down at his now empty palm, squinting his eyes slightly. Well, he might as well follow her lead. Without hesitation, he leaped into the river after her.

Emmett and the others didn’t waste any time either. With both of the bosses already in the water, what were they still hesitating for? They followed suit and jumped in One after another, the ten men Jeremiah brought along also dove in.

Yvette swam ahead for a while, but suddenly, the water beside her began to churn violently, forming a swirling vortex. From it emerged something dark and massive. With a quick glance, Yvette realized there was still another crocodile-this one twice as large as the ones they had faced earlier. As the crocodile’s head surfaced, the first thing it spotted was Yvette.

for Yvette. His

from him.

hearts leaped to their throats, unable to bear watching any further, Given the distance between Yvette, Jeremiah, and themselves, unless they could somehow teleport instantly to Yvette’s side, there was little chance of saving her. No one wanted to see such a tragedy unfold, but it seemed Yvette might lose her

of the crocodile, but once they saw it heading

its gaping maw, revealing rows of sharp, white teeth. It lunged fiercely toward Yvette, exuding an aura of sheer brutality. Its black armored skin, reflecting the rippling water, appeared particularly sinister, while its iron-black form sued forward with a destructive force, as if

attack. A cold smile curled on her lips, her eyes gleaming with a

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her face. What should I do with this disobedient little cutie

hard into its lower neck. With a twist of her wrist, blood gushed out instantly. The

the crocodile’s belly, sending it tumbling into the muddy riverbed, half-dead. Yvette gave it no chance to recover. She swiftly swam downstream toward the crocodile, her dagger slicing

Yvette reached the shore. Jeremiah surfaced from the water as well. His body was drenched, and his chiseled eight- pack abs were faintly visible through his soaked

cold, his eyes dark. He strode toward Yvette, carefully inspecting her from

you encounter a situation like this, dodge it. Otherwise, what’s the point of

eyes, Yvette reached out and teasingly hooked her arm around his waist, causing him to shiver involuntarily, his body trembling under

a piercing intensity. She smiled and spoke slowly, probably not going

That’s

deep sense of heartache surged within him. His first thought wasn’t disappointment in her refusal to trust him, but rather how much hardship