Ethan left the cabin after calming Olivia down. When the door was closed, her body slowly loosened.

She spread her sweaty palms, letting out a helpless smile.

She wondered when the both of them had to put their guards up against each other.

They were neither lovers nor friends. It was not a relationship between a superior and a subordinate either.

She found it difficult to describe their relationship.

As long as Ethan wouldn't cause Colin trouble, Olivia and Colin were considered safe for today.

Colin was all drenched, putting up with the wind and rain on the deck.

Ethan sized him up and met his eyes. Colin was standing straight, showing no signs of yielding.

He looked at Ethan confidently.

In fact, Ethan looked down upon people like Colin the most. Colin appeared innocent and harmless.

Even though he previously attempted to do that to Olivia on the ship, Ethan only saw him as a kid.

Ethan wasn't bothered in the slightest.

Now, Colin's presence bothered Ethan a little. Coli