Chapter 621 You're Utterly Deranged

As Lana, Mandy, and Romelius were ushered onto Adrian's cruise ship, Adrian had already placed his wine glass aside, opening his arms in a welcoming gesture.

"Lana!" Adrian advanced to embrace her, but she adeptly sidestepped him.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Adrian's eyes, yet he continued to regard Lana with tenderness.

"Come on, I mean no harm. It's just a hug. Is that too much to ask?"

Lana stared at him coldly, asking, "What exactly do you want?"

Throughout the journey, Lana had assumed that the kidnappers targeted Mandy for ransom.

It wasn't until she saw Adrian that she realized Mandy was merely collateral—Adrian's true objective was her.

Adrian approached once again, his gaze softening. "It's been so long since I last saw you. I've been worried about you."

Lana sneered, "Worried? I suspect you're more concerned about your standing in Balany!"

"You, bitch! What did you say?"

As Lana's words faded, a robust figure beside Adrian promptly advanced. He seized Lana b