Chapter 36

My eyes widened when I saw the luxurious yacht parked at the dock. It did look like a ship, but not a big one. Its entrance was open, and I could see some people in fancy clothes boarding. There were also media and photographers at the entrance, capturing the arrivals. It was late afternoon, and the sparkling lights from the yacht were becoming more noticeable.

"Jane!"

I turned to the side when someone called my name. It was Rodrigo, with a wide smile on his face. He walked towards me, his hands wrapping around my waist as he kissed me on the lips.

"You're... Dashing, Jane," he said, looking at me with admiration. It was the first time I saw him look at me without desire.

"T-Thank you," I replied softly.

"Come on. My allies are eager to meet you."

I nodded and held onto Rodrigo's arm as we walked towards the yacht. Someone approached us and took a picture. The flashing lights made me feel like a celebrity. I overheard someone saying that we were about to enter the venue. I couldn