Chapter 435

Chaos erupted among the pirate ranks. Their earlier arrogance had completely vanished.

"I surrender!" A trembling voice broke through first.

One after another, more voices joined in surrender. The pirates dropped their weapons and crouched with hands behind their heads.

The clatter of metal filled the air as weapons piled on the ground.

Each pirate's face showed bitter resentment. Their carefully planned operation had ended in utter failure.

Hugo Rothschild seized the confusion to approach a soldier.

"I'm a citizen," he whispered urgently. "A guest on the reality show forced to blend in with them."

The soldier studied him with sharp eyes before escorting him away from the pirates.

Hugo exhaled deeply, shaking his head at his disheveled appearance.

Evelyn Laurent and Ethan Sullivan approached swiftly.

The squad leader snapped to attention with a crisp salute upon seeing them.

Ethan returned the salute with practiced ease.

Evelyn hesitated briefly before mirroring the respectful gesture.

"Ethan, this operation succeeded thanks to you," the leader said warmly.

Ethan shook his head. "The credit belongs to Evelyn."

The leader turned to Evelyn with admiration. "Captain Liu Changjin of Coast Guard Vessel 001."

He extended his hand, but Ethan intercepted the handshake.

"Evelyn Laurent," Ethan introduced tersely.

Captain Liu gave Ethan a knowing look before their hands parted.

"What's the plan for them?" Ethan gestured toward the subdued pirates.

"The Muller Pirate Crew are international fugitives," Captain Liu said gravely. "They'll face justice under international law."

Ethan nodded in understanding.

He glanced at the circling drones. "You can cut the live feed now."

Timothy Gold received the signal and immediately terminated the broadcast.

The live stream exploded with reactions.

[They're safe at last!]

[All thanks to Evelyn and Ethan!]

[The Sullivan-Laurent duo were incredible!]

By midnight, #SullivanLaurentHeroics topped trending lists.

As guards escorted the pirates away, many cast fearful glances at Evelyn.

This woman had single-handedly destroyed their operation.

Just as the group prepared to leave, Ethan suddenly felt an icy chill down his spine.

He whirled around, pupils contracting.

In that split second, he lunged toward Evelyn without hesitation.