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

Chapter 669

Yelena seemed hesitant as she asked cautiously, "Mr. Chavez, what should I say about my identity if the pirates interrogate us? Can I pretend to be your fiancee! That way, it won't raise suspicion and might make things easier for us."

Hearing Yelena's words, Emmett frowned deeply as he thought, Pretending to be a couple! No way. If Yvette found out. she'd probably slap you into oblivion. Knowing Yvette, it wouldn't just be you-even Mr. Chavez might not survive her wrath Even when Jeremiah was dressed in tattered sailor's clothing, his radiant aura remained undertiable, exuding elegance from within. His face betrayed no emotion as he steadied the ship, his deep gaze lingering on Yelena for mere seconds before pulling away. Then came Jeremiah's words, sharp and unyielding, shattering Yelena's fleeting delight like glass. He said, "No. You'll pose the ship's cleaner"

Upon hearing that, Emmett barely managed to stifle a laugh. He turned his back slightly to maintain composure and thought. Truly, Mr. Chavez is as sharp-tongued as ever

Yelena, for all her flaws, did have a certain charm to her appearance. While she couldn't hold a candle to Yvette, she was quite striking. Yet, in Jeremiah's eyes, Yelena's aristocratic elegance was reduced to that of a cleaning lady. His words were sharp as they were

cruel.

still

When Yelena heard that, her smile froze, and her expression shifted through a cascade of emotions. After a moment of silence, she regained composure like nothing had happened. "All right, Mr. Chavez. I understand. I'll play my role well and won't drag the military down," she said solemnly.

Yelena's lack of argument was surprising though it meant little to Jeremiah. To him, ensuring her safe return to Betrico was enough to repay the Chavez family's debt of gratitude.

Emmett, however, found himself reassessing Yelena. Compared to the other women who had previously tried to ingratiate themselves with Jeremiah, Yelena seemed far more adept.

Ten minutes later, the ship was struck repeatedly. From the control room, Jeremiah watched on the monitors as his men outside were captured one by one.

them stormed into the room moments later. Bruno personally led the team this time, clearly uneasy. The timing was too coincidental. After they had hijacked a Clusian ship, another one appeared. It

landed on three figures-Jeremiah and Emmett, dressed

down," a pirate

another

third

had been honed through Bruno's insistence on education. Each year, he hired instructors to teach the pirates foreign tongues and customs, cultivating a high-caliber crew, Jeremiah's

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scrutinized the three captives for a few seconds before deciding they posed no threat. He immediately, his pirates stepped forward to cuff the unarmed Jeremiali, Emmett, and Yelena

ved his hand, and

pinching her chin and examining her for a moment before he scoffed, "How ugly. Why are there no better-looking women

with anger as she wanted nothing more than to kill Bruno for insulting her appearance. She fumed. inwardly. How dare a mere pirate like him criticize my

and studying him thoroughly. Bruno's gaze changed several times as he tried to make sense of things. Bruno wondered, This man... Although he's just a crew member, he has an unexpectedly handsome face. Why is

his eyes slightly, meeting Bruno's gaze with a blank look. Bruno's voice was deep and commanding as he ordered. "Take them back to Spaunia but

hadn't expected to be separated from Jeremiah so soon. Reluctantly, she stole a glance at him. Bruno caught the subtle longing in her gaze and shot another glance at

took them aboard the fishing boat, heading toward the nearest Spaunia dock, which was their base. Once aboard his ship, Bruno hadn't even set sail before a distant alarm blared. Beep

Bruno's brows furrowed deeply as he thought, 'What's going

boarded,