Chapter 717 The Dream of Meeting the Pirate Captain

• Rodrigo could not suppress the faint smile that tugged at his lips upon hearing Charlotte’s words. The air between them seemed to crackle with tension. It was a dance of attraction and defiance.
• He withdrew his hand with fingers lingering for a moment on Charlotte's skin before firmly gripping her arm. The table pressed against Charlotte’s back and Rodrigo leaned in with his breath warm against her ear. "Are you actually jealous now?" he whispered, his voice a low, velvet threat. His eyes sparkled with mischief and the corners of his mouth curved into a cunning smile.
• Charlotte’s response was swift, with her anger flaring. "No, I’m not!" she shot back, her gaze unwavering.