Frankic, who was following behind, didn’t know what had happened when they killed the crocodile. He nced at the still- dazed Jacob and his group and asked, “Mr. Chavez, Ms. Zeller, what’s wrong with them? Why are they all standing there like that


    Jeremiah didn’t respond. Instead, he turned his head and took Yyette’s hand, which was still as cool as before. His eyes flickered slightly, and in a hoarse voice, he said, “Let’s go.”


    Yvette, asposed and distant as ever, nodded and allowed Jeremiah to hold her hand,pletely ignoring Frankie and the others.


    At that moment. Jacob and the rest finally snapped out of their daze. They wanted to say something but couldn’t find the words. They could only exchange nces, their eyes wide with realization. ‘Maybe Yvette is right, this rainforest might indeed hold the legendary cannibals, they thought.


    With the crocodiles dead, the only way to cross the river was to dive through it. Emmett, Bruce, Chris, Frankie, and the ten soldiers under Jeremiah all looked at Yvette. Even the men felt disgusted by the filthy river, so they expected Yvette wouldn’t dive in.


    Seeing them hesitate at the riverbank, Yvette furrowed her brows slightly, her gaze calih, and her tone remarkablyposed. “Why aren’t you jumping in? What are you waiting for?*


    Jeremiah squeezed her delicate fingers, staring directly at her profile. Rubbing his temples with a hint of helplessness, he chuckled softly. “They’re afraid you’ll find this river water disgusting.”


    Hearing Jeremiah’s words, Yvette paused for a moment. When she looked up again, her gaze was icy, and she smiled with a hint of challenge. “Want to race to see who gets to the other side first?” The wild energy in her seemed ready to explode. radiating arrogance and defiance. Without waiting for a response, Yvette released Jeremiah’s hand, and leaped into the river without hesitation. Her bold move left the men standing by the riverpletely stunned and thoroughly impressed.


    Jeremiah nced down at his now empty palm, squinting his eyes slightly. Well, he might as well follow her lead. Without hesitation, he leaped into the river after her.


    Emmett and the others didn’t waste any time either. With both of the bosses already in the water, what were they still hesitating for? They followed suit and jumped in One after another, the ten men Jeremiah brought along also dove in.


    Yvette swam ahead for a while, but suddenly, the water beside her began to churn violently, forming a swirling vortex. From it emerged something dark and massive. With a quick nce, Yvette realized there was still another crocodile-this one twice asrge as the ones they had faced earlier. As the crocodile’s head surfaced, the first thing it spotted was Yvette.


    Behind her, Jeremiah saw the crocodile heading straight for Yvette. His eyes narrowed, and a surge of killing intent radiated


    from him.


    The men behind him, including Jacob and the others, also witnessed the scene. Their hearts leaped to their throats, unable to bear watching any further, Given the distance between Yvette, Jeremiah, and themselves, unless they could somehow teleport instantly to Yvette’s side, there was little chance of saving her. No one wanted to see such a tragedy unfold, but it seemed Yvette might lose her life here this time.


    Emmett and the others, who were swimming in the middle, were unfazed. They were momentarily surprised by the appearance of the crocodile, but once they saw it heading for Yvette, they had no further reaction. Just another foolish beast. Apparently, it has chosen the wrong target, they thought.


    With a loud “boom,” the crocodile twisted its massive head, opening its gaping maw, revealing rows of sharp, white teeth. It lunged fiercely toward Yvette, exuding an aura of sheer brutality. Its ck armored skin, reflecting the rippling water, appeared particrly sinister, while its iron-ck form sued forward with a destructive force, as if ready to obliterate everything in its path.


    Yvette moved swiftly, effortlessly dodging the attack. A cold smile curled on her lips, her eyes gleaming with a deadly red


    glow, Cruelty flickered across her face. What should I do with this disobedient little cutie the mused.


    With a swift motion, Yvette dove under the crocodile. She drove her dagger hard into its lower neck. With a twist of her wrist, blood gushed out instantly. The crocodile, now in agonizing pain, went into a frenzy, attempting a desperate struggle before its impending death.


    The crocodile’s tail swept toward Yvette, but she agilely spun out of the way. With a resounding bang, she delivered a powerful kick to the crocodile’s belly, sending it tumbling into the muddy riverbed, half-dead. Yvette gave it no chance to recover. She swiftly swam downstream toward the crocodile, her dagger slicing through the water like lightning. In an instant, the crocodile’s lower jaw waspletely severed, and blood quickly spread through the water around her. Using the lifeless crocodile’s back as leverage, Yvette propelled herself out of the water and onto the riverbank


    After Yvette reached the shore. Jeremiah surfaced from the water as well. His body was drenched, and his chiseled eight- pack abs were faintly visible through his soaked ck shirt.


    Jeremiah’s face was cold, his eyes dark. He strode toward Yvette, carefully inspecting her from head to toe. Once he was sure she wasn’t hurt, his tense


    Pression rxed. He began wiping her hair dry with one hand while saying, “Next time you encounter a situation like this, dodge it. Otherwise, what’s the point of having me around?”


    Seeing the concern in Jeremiah’s eyes, Yvette reached out and teasingly hooked her arm around his waist, causing him to shiver involuntarily, his body trembling under her touch. His gaze instantly deepened as he lowered his head and said in a low voice. “Don’t try to brush this off. Promise me.”


    Yvette raised her head slightly, her deep eyes gleaming with a piercing intensity. She smiled and spoke slowly, probably not going to happen. I’ll never entrust my life to anyone else.”


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    Jeremiah felt a pang in his chest. As he stared at Yvette’s nonchnt expression, a deep sense of heartache surged within him. His first thought wasn’t disappointment in her refusal to trust him, but rather how much hardship Yvette must have endured to develop such formidable skills and a mindset so different from others.


    Jeremiah gently tied Yvette’s hair into a neat bun. His voice was low and soothing, almost as if he were speaking to a child. “Alright, just once, could you give me a chance to show off a little? Let me be impressive in front of my girlfriend.”


    Yvette lifted her head, leaning forward slightly, her voicezy. “Fine, I’ll let you show off next time. But killing crocodiles isn’t that impressive. Maybe you can show off tonight.”


    Jeremiah’s dark eyes deepened at her words. ‘What does she mean by ‘tonight? he wondered, then replied, “You’re still young. Some things can wait until after you graduate.”


    Yvette shot him a nce, pausing for a moment. I only want him to cook dinner tonight. Do I have to wait until after I graduate?’ she thought


    Emmett, Chris, Frankie, Bruce, and the ten soldiers Jeremiah had brought along all emerged from the water one after another. The moment they surfaced, they saw the two standing by the riverbank, locked in a gaze.


    Emmett and Bruce exchanged a nce. ‘Why does Mr. Chavez’s expression look so… strange? Is he hungry? they wondered.


    As Jacob led his group ashore, they all turned to look at Yvette in unison. The sight of her taking down the crocodile had left even these battle-hardened soldiers shaken. Was she really killing a crocodile? How had she made it look as easy as killing a chicken? Every move had been quick, lethal, and precise, each strikending perfectly. This wasn’t something an ordinary girl could pull off As Yvette stepped on the crocodile’s body and climbed up the riverbank, the air around her seemed heavy with a suffocating killing intent. Where did Mr. Chavez find this goddess of death as a girlfriend? they wondered.Content provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Emmett walked up to Jacob and noticed the group still staring at Yvette, clearly stunned by what they had just witnessed. With a slight tilt of his head, he patted Jacob on the shoulder and said, “Trust me, bro, you’ll get used to it”


    Jacob stiffly turned his head to look at Emmell, swallowingard Suddenly, he recalled the words “an easy win” Emmett had mentioned when they first met. Now he finally understood what it meant.