Two hours ago, the seawater poured in, engulfing Josie’s mouth and nose, reaching up to her head. She gave up struggling. Just when she thought she was about to lose her life there, a force came from beneath the water. It was a person!

The stranger was fully equipped and signaled to Josie that he was an ally. He took the lead in fitting her with another set of diving gear, then swam to the surface. He cut off the chain that was binding her and, holding onto her, began to swim downward.

Surprise flashed across Josie’s face as she gestured toward the stranger, demanding, “Who are you?”

The stranger gripped her hand tightly, swimming back the way they came. There were people waiting for them at the entrance, and they quickly made it ashore.

Well, that wasn’t true. They were still in the ship, inside a secret room undiscovered by anyone.

After being rescued, Josie removed her diving gear, taking in deep breaths. It took her a while to recover before she finally asked, “Who are you? Why did you save me?”

The stranger also removed their gear, their face was resolute yet refined. “We were assigned by Mr. Russell to infiltrate this ship undercover. We’ve received orders from above that neither you nor him can come to harm!”

briefly, uttering a word of thanks. “I truly

realization. It seemed that Dexter had merely been stalling before, providing

in the water for far too long. She was completely drained of energy, her complexion pale as a sheet, and

stranger responded,

who conducted a basic examination

from above, causing Josie’s heart to leap in fear. “Dexter has

the same phrase, “We must wait for

failing. Yet, here you are, having traveled a great distance. Is it really worth coming out of

daughter hostage twice. It’s high time we settled this score. Just because I’ve been out of the picture, you thought she had no one to watch

leaned on the armrest, “Wasn’t your so-called daughter Rachel back then? You didn’t acknowledge Josie, did

heart, leaving him unable to let

ship, accusing me of kidnapping her.

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