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.

and flailing to draw the pirates attention. As expected, a large group of them stormed into the room moments later. Bruno personally led the team this time, clearly uneasy. The timing

and Emmett, dressed like fishermen, and Yelena in plain clothes,

a

another

a third pirate joined

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 hands trembled faintly at

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for a few seconds before deciding they posed no threat. He immediately, his pirates stepped

ved his hand, and

a moment before he scoffed, "How ugly. Why are there no better-looking

than to kill Bruno for insulting her appearance. She fumed. inwardly. How

interest. He released Yelena and walked over to Jeremiah and Emmett, focusing on Jeremiah and studying him thoroughly. Bruno's gaze changed several times as he tried to make sense of things.

was deep and commanding as he ordered. "Take them back to

be separated from Jeremiah so soon. Reluctantly, she stole a glance at him. Bruno caught the subtle longing in her gaze and

the nearest Spaunia dock, which was their base. Once aboard his ship, Bruno hadn't even set sail before a distant alarm blared. Beep Beep!

approaching. Bruno's brows furrowed deeply as he thought, 'What's going on? Is everyone

and just as he boarded, he saw a