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

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Bruno stood in front of Yvette, his posture perfect, like a soldier awaiting orders. Across from him, Yvette reclined in her clair with her legs crossed

If there was a chance to sit, she'd take it-Bruno knew that Yvette had always seized the opportunity to take it easy, though he wouldn't dare say that to her face.

She narrowed her eyes, her gaze calm yet piercing, like an ice-coll lake in winter. A faint smirk played at the corner of her lips as she raised an eyebrow, sending Bruno's nerves into overdrive.

Though he had prepared himself mentally to explain, that smug almost mocking smile was enough to unsettle even the bravest of men. His voice cracked. "Please... give me a chance to explain. Yvette swung one foot idly, her expression unreadable. "Two minutes, she replied.

Bruno swallowed hard, knowing those two minutes could seal his fate. He launched into his defense at breakneck speed.

He said, "I didn't realize it was you earlier! If I had, I never would've turned my ship around! These past four years, I haven't eaten or slept properly, always praying you'd come back to Spania. "If I'd known it was you. I would've rolled out the red carpet! Please, believe me. If I'm lying, may I never marry in this lifetime! You're the person I admire most, Yvette. That's the truth!"

His words tumbled out in one desperate breath. He raised his hand as though swearing an oath, forcing sincerity into every syllable.

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breath. He was certain no pirate could feel more frustrated than he did at that After speaking, Bruno let out a In any case, since he wasn't planning on marrying anymore, the oath didn't mean much to him-he might as well swear it. Behind him, the crew lowered their heads in collective shame. They couldn't bring themselves to acknowledge that the man before them was their pirate chief.

Bruno's words were a masterclass in audacity-everyone knew he had seen Yvette earlier and had deliberately turned away. Yet there he was, lying so smoothly it was almost impressive.

Frankie and Chris, watching from the sidelines, exchanged incredulous glances. What they had expected to be a deadly confrontation had instead turned into an unexpected comedy show.

Frankie couldn't help but wonder, 'How did Bruno even become the head pirate? I'm actually impressed he could say something like that'

"Did you see that? He's

Frankie. He couldn't let anyone around Yvette outshine him when it came to flattering people. He thought, Trying to steal my spot? That is not going to happen. Bruno glanced up at Yvette cautiously, like a man on trial. Yvette's gaze was fixed or

eternity.

stood, walked over, and gave him a light pat on the shoulder. Her voice was casual. "Since

nod Through clenched teeth, he forced out, "That's... so... wonderful

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change in her tone froze Bruno in his tracks. Instinctively, lie straightened, his

the past four years, I've followed your rules to the letter. I've been running my pirate business ethically. When I raid ships,

me to. If I've done something wrong, I honestly have no idea what

voice. Yvette's rules, imposed after her departure years ago, had turned Bruno's pirate life upside down. Where he once ruled the seas with freedom, he

a pitiful expression was downright uncomfortable to watch. Chris and Frankie couldn't bear to look

hands casually tucked into her pockets, she said coolly, "Wipe that look off your face." Bruno straightened up immediately, erasing his pitiful expression and replacing it with a neutral one as if flipping a switch. Chris stepped forward, his tone serious. "Did you

the sudden question, Bruno's posture shifted, his pirate chief authority returning. "Yeah," he replied without hesitation. He then turned to Yvette, frowning. "Are those ships connected to

her voice calm. "Yes. Both the people and

closest crew members paled. The haul from those ships was enough to sustain their operations for half a year, and right then, they had to let it all go just because Yvette had said so. One of them thought bitterly,

well-once he made a decision, it was final, All they could do was glare at Yvette, their dissatisfaction. clear. Unfortunately for them, she didn't so much as glance their way. Bruno thought for a moment before adding, "Yvette, from now on, I won't

was safe for now. Good thing I'm quick on my feet, he thought, breathing a High of relief. Meanwhile, his crew members grew even more distressed. Yvette stepped back, her voice steady as she said, "I won't let you

from Yvette was worth far more than the Clusian cargo-it could

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