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

Chapter 653 Howard was shocked by Yvette's words and almost dropped his phone in surprise. He quickly voiced, "Boss, that's won't work. You can't go alone, it's courting death. Those Spaunia pirates have been going rampant for years!" He further explained, "Their numbers keep growing. They're a bunch of savages who are fearless, well- armed, organized, and disciplined. It's incredibly dangerous. We need to wait for the government's orders." He paused, then continued, "Within a week at most, the government will send people to rescue the crew and the ship. Sunrise Group can afford it no matter how much the government requires." He sighed, "So, please, listen to me. Don't take the risk because Sunrise Group would mean nothing without you, and I wouldn't know what to do." Howard spoke his mind all at once, fearing he couldn't stop Yvette. He'd rather face the Spaunia pirates alone than let her go by herself.

Yvette's eyes turned cold. Impassively, she said, "Howard, I know these Spaunia pirates better than you do. Don't worry. Based on their modus operandi, they'll quickly split up the goods they seize, and they won't harm the captives." She elaborated, "They'll use the captives as hostages to negotiate with the international navy that comes to rescue them. In five days, I'm going to the Gulf of Araquiel, and that's settled." Howard knew Yvette made up her mind based on what she said, and she wouldn't change her mind after she had decided. Howard started to regret it. If he knew Yvette would want to go to Gulf of Araquiel personally, he wouldn't have mentioned 1. it.

Howard held the phone in silence for a long tand sighed once more. Now, instead of the powerful and influential figure he was in the business world, he was an elderly person worried about a youngster. Listening to Howard's sighs, Yvette rubbed her temples and squinted slightly. She spoke slowly, "Howard, make sure to rest well and take care of yourself." Then, Yvette hung up the phone.

Yvette turned and saw Jeremiah, who walked out of the bathroom half-naked. Water droplets shimmered on his well-built physique and firm abs. Yvette raised her eyebrows, and her eyes revealed no emotion.

At that moment, Jeremiah's phone on the table began to ring. Yvette glanced at it as Jeremiah took a few steps forward to pick it up. The caller ID said "Father".

With a slightly deeper gaze, Jeremiah answered the call while heading toward Yvette, who was on the balcony. "Hey, Dad." On the other end, Clifford started by asking, "Is your wife with you? How have you both been lately?" Jeremiah nodded and gently squeezed Yvette's hand. "Yes, we're together, and we're doing great." Clifford paused, then his voice turned more serious. "Cancel your vacation. You need to head back to Betrico immediately. Recently, a cargo ship from Sunrise Group was hijacked by the Spaunia pirates near Gulf of Araquiel." He continued, "Both ship and crew are under the pirates' control now, and you need to return and manage he situation. The headquarters decided that you'll be fully in charge of this rescue mission." Back in Betrico, as soon as Clifford finished his sentence, Aurora pinched him on the waist. He gritted his teeth, remaining silent, and mouthed, "Stop it," to Aurora beside him.

Aurora turned away angrily. Clifford continued to ask, "Can you be back in Betrico by tomorrow?" In the presidential suite, Jeremiah looked at Yvette and confidently replied, "I will be at the First Military District in Betrico 1/3 Chapter 633 by 10 am. tomorrow." Clifford didn't say much on the phone. He acknowledged Jeremiah, and they both hung up.

At the Chavez residence, Aurora frowned, giving Clifford a displeased look. "Can't the military find someone other than Jeremiah to do the job? He's finally on vacation, trying to bond with Yvette and relax. After only a few days off, he's called back to duty." She asked, "What will you do if this disrupts Yvette's relationship with him?" Clifford sighed while looking at Aurora, who was being temperamental. He understood that it was rare for Jeremiah to rest, but the nation and the people's interests always cfirst.

Clifford reached out to hug Aurora, his expression grave. "From the moment Jeremiah chose to beca soldier, he took on the responsibility to serve his country and its people. When the nation calls, he has to respond. That's his duty." Clifford sighed. "I know you never wanted him to join the army, but the men in the Chavez family have their paths set from birth. Besides, do you really think Yvette would be upset over something minor? She's no ordinary woman." Aurora knew Clifford was right, but she still felt sad. Jeremiah was a tough man who never complained no matter how hard or exhausting the training was or despite how many injuries he had. He earned every military honor through sheer determination. For the past ten years, he barely had any rest. Just when he finally got married and had a few days off, Jeremiah was called back for a mission.

Aurora said proudly, rse.

Yvette isn't ordinary at all. She's incomparable." Clifford's lips twitched as he thought, 'My status at hhas fallen further after Yvette joined the family. But can it fall any lower than it already has?'

Clifford coughed lightly and glanced at Aurora. "All right, all right! Everyone knows you're in a good mood m whenever someone praises Yvette. Folks in Betrico are all saying you're obsessed with her." Aurora snorted smugly. "Hmph. I've

got Yvette, an outstanding daughter-in-law, and I want the whole world to know! What's the problem? I want everyone in Betri toknow ye that have Yvette's back. Yeah, I'm obsessed with her. They're just jealous!" Clifford chuckled and said, "All right, I know you're obsessed with her. Jeremiah's coming htomorrow. Aren't you going to cook something special for him?" Aurora's eyes lit up as she grabbed her phone and sent a text to Yvette. Within seconds, she got a reply.

Just a moment ago, Aurora was full of excitement, but it instantly vanished. She looked at Clifford. "I've got no tto cook anything. Tomorrow, I'm going to learn how to make snew desserts with Cara so that Xvette/can try some." Clifford's eye twitched slightly as he thought about how pathetic he and his son were. However, he felt more at ease, thinking he was doing better than Jeremiah, who didn't have a hot meal to return to. This seemed to balance things out. In the presidential suite in Ybaulla, after Jeremiah hung up the phone, Yvette's phone chimed as she received a few texts. After glancing down to reply, she squinted her eyes and said to Jeremiah, "It's Mrs. Chavez." Jeremiah's gaze fell on the contact nYvette saved for Aurora: [Most Beautiful Woman, Forever 18, Aurora the Cutie] There was a subtle hint of emotion on his face. This contact nwas definitely something only his mother could think of, and certainly not Yvette.

Yvette's eyes followed his gaze to her black phone.

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