Chapter 617

Spotting Zach starting to move away, Alice asked, “Where are you headed, Zach?”

At the beginning of the cruise, Madelyn felt perfectly fine. But as the ship started to rock more heavily, she became sick and rushed to the restroom. When she emerged, looking drained, she walked down a dimly lit hallway. There, she noticed a woman in a fancy dress and a fallen hat nearby. As Madelyn bent down to pick it up, she caught sight of the woman pulling a man into a dark corner. Their whispers reached Madelyn’s ears. The woman’s confident, alluring voice was clear, “Your prick’s so huge; don’t you want it, Zach?”

Madelyn froze, catching her breath. It felt like a punch to the chest, ‘Zach?‘

She had not seen him in years, ‘No way! Why is he here? He’s supposed to be in Ventropolis! Her heart raced.

“Miss Girard, you’re out of line.”

Madelyn’s eyes widened at the sound of the deep, familiar voice, and the hat in her hands slipped to the floor. Overwhelmed by memories and sensing someone nearby, panic surged within her. She darted away, the cruise ship’s sudden jolt echoing her urgency.

Nearby, Alice stumbled into Zach, who steadied her. He peeked through a nearby door’s crack, spotting a figure – it looked like Madelyn – falling and then rushing off.

her bag.

Today’s Bonus Offer

everyone’s staying on

widened, “Seriously?”

banquet ended early. Everyone, guests and crew alike,

baffled as to why Zach would be on this ship. Together with Lila, she made her way to the crew area. The two were assigned a small, tight crew cabin. Looking out, she saw waves crashing against the ship, punctuated by deafening thunder and bright lightning flashes. Their beds? Nothing more than hard wooden planks in a room that felt damp. While the day’s exhaustion took its toll on Lila, sending her to sleep quickly,

howling wind pulling her from her rest. Each time Lila rose to use the restroom, the movement roused Madelyn. Lila left the door slightly open, allowing

“Who are you?“.

the wooden deck. A tall figure made his way toward the slightly ajar cabin door.

bit. A cold, smoky scent filled the air. Suddenly, a rough hand brushed her face.

him!‘ Panic welled inside her, “Let

saw Madelyn hoisted over a man’s shoulder from the corner of her eye. As Madelyn cried and fought, Lila lunged forward to help, but the bodyguard held

lavish bathtub. Through the open curtains, the vast ocean stretched out. Zach, appearing every

do this!” Madelyn pleaded, her voice shaking

actions were hurried, as if driven by intoxication. Perhaps the alcohol clouded his judgment, making him act without restraint. The last time they were close left a lasting impression on him.

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