Chapter 287

Mason followed her gaze and saw Sydney chatting with someone.

A breeze blew over the deck every now and then, making it a bit chilly, but Sydney’s dress was quite thin.

A light gray, sleeveless long gown, made of sheer fabric. The deck lights, bright as daylight, shone on her dress, creating a soft glow that made her look absolutely stunning.

Her makeup was also exquisite, with her long hair loosely braided behind her head and her bangs casually falling on her forehead, giving her an elegant look. Add to that her professional smile as an actress, and even Celeste, who really disliked her, had to admit Sydney looked absolutely beautiful tonight.

Mason guessed, “Maybe she was invited by the organizers to perform in a play.”

The cruise ship had a large theater with three performances a day, and Sydney might have been one of the performers.

*Can the organizers afford her?‘ Celeste asked.

Usually, cruise ship theaters invite professional theater or music groups to perform. Having someone like Sydney performing in a play would decrease the theater’s profits.

As they were chatting, they heard Nicolas teasing them from behind. “I told you she was on the deck! There’s only so much space on the ship; it’s not like she could have swum home!”

Celeste turned around to see Liam approaching her with a serious expression on his face.

He walked up to her, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her to him. “What are you doing running around like this? Aren’t you afraid you’ll fall overboard?” This man never has anything nice to say!

She glared at him after pulling her hand back. “Even if I did fall, I wouldn’t need you to save me!”

Liam glanced at her and said casually, “Regardless of who saves you, I’d still have to pay the rescue fees since I spent so much money marrying

you.”

Celeste was stumped. That sentence sounded strange. It wasn’t a taunt, but rather showed a hint of helplessness.

“Mason, where did you go just now?” Nicolas suddenly asked.

Celeste thought Mason would be honest, but he said, “I went back to the room for a bit, and I ran into Celeste on my way out.”

Celeste looked at Mason, puzzled.

Why didn’t he tell the truth? Was he afraid that Liam might misunderstand?

Liam’s gaze shifted between the two of them before he grabbed Celeste’s hand again. “Come on.“Mir

“Where are you taking me?”

Instead of answering, he walked her directly back to their room.

Owen had just finished setting out the food when they returned. He smiled gently and said, “Ma’am, you’ve been asleep all day and didn’t have lunch. Mr. Reed was worried you’d be hungry, so he saved some food for you. I had it warmed up just now, so see if it suits your taste.”

Owen. “You’re explaining too much.”

chuckled. “In that case, I won’t be disturbing you two during

the

a dozen dishes. Celeste drooled at the sight, but she had already eaten too much,

are you waiting for?”

fork. “You’re hungry, right?”

didn’t know what

tell Liam that she

his words made it difficult

Chapter 287

Chapter 287

“Do

quickly picked up the

at her but didn’t say anything

fork but

asked,

since Liam was showing rare concern for her.

believe her. “Are you too hungry that you’re afraid

Celeste felt frustrated.

and insisting I help you take off your pants in the bathroom. Do you really think I care about your

not mention something so disgusting

this topic really

Celeste: …

Liam had mentioned

bowl of soup

“He went gambling.”

almost jumped up. “Why

said calmly, “He seemed to be

do whatever he wants! What if he loses?”

was just for entertainment, and the stakes might not be too high for these people, for

the countryside, and the biggest gambling he’d ever done was probably playing cards with the village elders – at the cost of a few bucks at

this, and if he lost, he’d be very

on a winning streak, but if he loses…” he paused and looked at Celeste, ‘we can deduct it from your ten billion.”

Celeste: …

wasn’t the main issue. She was more worried about Grandpa being upset about losing

more.

she was full and wanted to see her grandpa. Liam glanced at the remaining

there.”

cruise ship was a recreational

Grandpa, he was

betting on numbers, and placing chips.

piled up in front

everyone started betting, Celeste hurried

when he saw his great–granddaughter. “Letti, you’re awake!”

him toward the exit. “Let’s go up to

more

money and wanted

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