The night darkened, and the rain poured heavier. The majestic waves were pounding against the ship. Olivia was sitting in the warm cabin, feeling the ship rocking back and forth. She didn't like that feeling because it made her uneasy.She needed to admit that Colin was a meticulous man. Someone had decorated her room at his request beforehand. The interior was almost the same as her previous room.Snowball was sleeping in its cat bed. Olivia lit a scented candle with a calming effect and played soothing music.There were tortilla chips, fries, dried fruits, and a bottle of orange juice placed on the table. They were bought from Yearwoods' Restaurant.She didn't have an appetite, so she read a book. But she lost her focus after barely reading two lines of the story.Like a cat on hot bricks, she walked back and forth in the room.At that moment, the ship stopped, increasing her uneasiness.She set the book down, wanting to head outside to ask what was going on.Olivia
A pale Olivia rested herself against the doorframe. Her whole body was shaking in fear.Memories of what happened on that island popped into her head.Ethan intruded on the place while carrying Connor in his arms. He threatened to kill everyone on the island only to convince her to go back with him.That day, she pleaded for their lives by promising that she would not leave him forever.Yet, she broke her promise.Ethan's face crossed her mind, saying, "I told you you can't run away from me."Colin noticed her standing by the doorframe. Her hair was a mess because of the wind.He ran up to her. "Olivia, you look awful. Is your stomach hurting?"She finally pulled her senses back. The breeze sent chills down her skin. Trembling, she said, "Colin, I regret it now.""Olivia, what are you talking about? Freedom is one step ahead of us. Just hold on. We will win soon."She shook her head. "No. It doesn't work that way. Ethan will never let me go. Send me back."I promised him t
Olivia was worried, so she put on makeup in a hurry. She made her skin tanner and drew a few freckles over her cheeks.Someone who was close to her might not be able to recognize her.Slowly, she pulled her blanket down to reveal her face. "Ma'am, is something wrong? I'm feeling seasick, sorry.""We're trying to catch a group of drug dealers. Please be cooperative. It will be a simple interrogation." The female officer took her book out and asked, "What's your name? What do you work as? Where are you going? How many people are there onboard?"Olivia managed to answer those questions calmly.When the female officer was going to leave the cabin, she suddenly thought of something and took a pack of medicine out of her pocket. "I happened to bring along some medicine for seasickness. It's effective.""Thank you." Olivia reached out for it.The female officer looked at Olivia's fair arm, alarming Olivia.There was a huge difference in skin color between her face and arm.Fortun
Ethan's intimidating aura shrouded Olivia, and her whole body trembled.Colin was rather calm, holding an umbrella for themselves. His voice was gentle. "Olivia, it's cold out here. You should head inside. It won't make any difference from waiting inside."Since they were surrounded, she couldn't change their fate no matter what she did.In a daze, she watched the battleship approach their ship.Before the battleship completely stopped, Ethan had already boarded their ship.Olivia stood still as though someone had pressed the pause button on her.She didn't know how to react to the situation.Just like that, she watched Ethan coming up to her as the waves roared.As he drew their distance closer, she felt as if someone was sapping her soul out of her body.She didn't know how to face Ethan. She was clueless about how he would punish her and Colin, too.Ethan took his coat off and draped it over her shoulders. Only then did she pull her senses back.She was trembling unco
Brent was calmer compared to Kelvin.With a serious expression, Brent said, "Mrs. Miller, you should be aware of who you are. Mr. Miller hasn't slept for days just to find you. "And yet, you're taking another man's side? Have you considered Mr. Miller's feelings?"How would Olivia not know Ethan's feelings? But did she have any other choice?"He's my neighbor. I begged him to take me away from here. It's all my fault. Don't hurt him," Olivia said.Looking at her anxious self, Colin smiled. "Olivia, stop. It's useless. I'm mentally prepared for this outcome."He took the risk because Olivia's life was at stake. He was one step away from winning the gamble, but luck was not on his side.He had not expected Ethan—the top businessman—to have the maritime police at his disposal.Ethan stared at Colin coldly. His tone was icy, too. "You're smart.""Not as smart as you are, Mr. Miller. Even fate is on your side. "I was one step away from winning the game, but I lost it in the en
At the same time, Kelvin had carried Colin to the side of the ship. He was going to throw Colin into the sea at any moment!They seemed used to such events. Kelvin and the men were smiling smugly.A horrified Olivia ran outside, ignoring Ethan's threat.With a cold expression, Brent advised, "Mrs. Miller. It's raining heavily. You should get inside. "If you fall sick, you and Mr. Miller will be the ones suffering.""Mr. Miller jumped through hoops to look for you. It wasn't easy for him. "If we had arrived later, Colin could've taken you away. He deserves this."Olivia climbed the fence.Brent had a bad feeling about this. He asked someone to stop her, but it was too late.The determined woman was quick-witted.Ethan came out of the cabin. He looked at her sternly, "Olivia Fordham, get back down here!""Olivia, don't do anything stupid!" Colin shouted.She stood at the edge of the ship. Behind her were the roaring waves that could engulf her like a beast at any moment.H
Olivia was right. That was how Ethan treated her all the while.He had enough of the pain of losing her. Thus, he wanted to make her stay by his side so that she was never out of his sight."Liv, I tried to let you go and give you freedom. But it turned out this way in the end." The agony was eating him up as he tried to suppress it. He said, "I tried to control myself."His self-control was useless. Before Olivia could walk out of the darkness, he had pushed her further.The days she went missing were horrible to him. He was basically a living zombie.Thus, he had made up his mind. He wouldn't care if his method would make her resent him.It was better than not being able to see and touch her. Without her, it was suffering as though someone had sapped his soul out of his body.Olivia looked at the agonized Ethan. "Why do we have to end up like this?"Their relationship was an entanglement of chains that could not be unshackled.No matter what happened and no matter how much
Olivia didn't fall into the sea. She was hanging in midair amidst the blowing wind because Ethan and Colin were grabbing her hands.Although it was the first time the men worked together, they had good chemistry. They pulled her onto the deck in one go.Ethan hugged her cold body tightly. "Liv, I'm sorry."Olivia didn't respond.He carried her into the cabin.When they passed Colin, the men met each other's eyes. Colin wanted to say something, but he didn't in the end.He recalled what Olivia had said before this.When they were still on the deck, Olivia whispered, "Colin, I will use an extreme way to save you. "Once we are separated, leave Aldenvine immediately. Do not come back for the time being.""Don't do anything silly, Olivia. I'm fine. I've mentally prepared myself for the plan to fail. Don't do anything silly because of me."She smiled helplessly, but her eyes showed her determination. "Don't worry. I need to stay alive to find out the truth. I won't die." She continued cold