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 even better at

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

eternity.

voice was casual. "Since you're so eager to see me, I'll stay

teeth, he forced

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tone froze Bruno in his tracks. Instinctively, lie straightened, his expression

the letter. I've been running my pirate business ethically. When I

done something wrong, I honestly

turned Bruno's pirate life upside down. Where he once ruled the seas with freedom, he then tiptoed through endless restrictions If that kept up, he

man wearing such a pitiful expression was downright uncomfortable to watch. Chris and Frankie couldn't bear to look at him any longer. One of them thought, Why does everyone

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

"Yeah," he replied without hesitation. He then turned to

Both the people and the cargo. You have one day

known they were yours, I wouldn't have touched them. Don't worry-the crew is all confined together. I guarantee no one's been harmed." Behind him, his three closest crew members paled. The haul from those

them, she didn't so much as glance their way. Bruno thought for a moment

he'd said the right thing. His life 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 lose everything over

worth far more than the Clusian cargo-it could be a

crisis. E