Alex found the situation intriguing. She brushed Vivian aside and approached Sienna with one hand in her pocket while the other gently traced Sienna's face.Admiring Sienna's beauty, Alex's gaze drifted down to her fair neck. The slightly loosened collar of her clothing revealed her alluring collarbone."You're so beautiful. It would be a waste to simply destroy you," Alex remarked.Sienna felt a wave of goosebumps spread across her skin. Her stomach churned with revulsion, and she recoiled inwardly from Alex's touch. Despite feeling miserable, nauseous, and fearful, Sienna maintained a composed exterior. She was determined to survive.Having already sent a distress message to Daniel, all Sienna needed to do was stall for time. She asked, "Vivian is your lover, right?"Alex nodded in response. "Yes. Why?""She's using you to get revenge on her ex. That means she hasn't moved on from him. Are you okay with being used like that? Doesn't it make you angry?" Sienna questioned.Ale
Sienna knew what Vivian was implying. It turned out that Vivian was simply another pawn in Alex's game."Was it you who ordered your men to cripple my husband and toss him into the ocean?" Sienna asked, struggling to contain her rage.With a sneer, Alex said, "I killed him and thought he was dead. I never imagined he'd survive, let alone return to his post and continue to thwart my plans."Panic washed over Sienna. It appeared that the drug lord Daniel had been pursuing was, in fact, a woman—a formidable one of that. Worry gnawed at Sienna as she pondered whether Daniel would be endangered if he came to her rescue.Alex settled back onto the couch, reached for the wine on the table, and took a sip. Through clenched teeth, she asked, "Do you know how much money Daniel has cost me over the years?"Sienna stayed silent.Meanwhile, Vivian was gripped by panic and at a loss for what to do next. She felt an overwhelming urge to flee."I've lost at least 50 billion," Alex said. Her fac
"Take Daniel's wife downstairs and lock her up. Guard her well and don't touch her. Understand? I want no traces that could lead the police to us," Alex commanded."Yes, boss," the bodyguards replied in unison.They approached Sienna and gestured politely, "Please, follow us."They carefully avoided touching her.Sienna gave Vivian one last scornful glance, believing Vivian deserved whatever was coming her way.Before, all Sienna wished for was for Daniel to come to her rescue. But now, she prayed he would stay away, steer clear of the ship, and save himself from the deadly trap. She simply hoped Daniel would stay alive and not risk looking for her alone.Sienna was locked in a room, guarded by several bodyguards stationed outside.As the minutes passed, her anxiety escalated. She felt a wave of despair as she gazed out at the sea from the window. Feeling utterly helpless, she murmured, "Daniel, please don't come. I beg you. Don't try to save me."Sienna's heart ached, throbbin
Sienna's heart pounded fiercely as if trying to escape her chest. She felt as though her insides were about to burst with fear and a sharp pain gripped her lower abdomen.The moment she saw Daniel's face, she couldn't suppress her tears any longer. She took a deep breath, overwhelmed by the urge to cry. Her tears weren't out of excitement or sorrow, but terror.Daniel gently kissed her forehead and whispered, "Darling, don't be afraid. I'm here now. Just stay quiet."Clutching her painful abdomen, Sienna slowly crouched on the floor as her legs buckled from fear.Daniel quickly steadied her. He turned the faucet back on and asked in a lowered voice, "What's wrong?""Why did you have to scare me like that?" Sienna whimpered, her eyes brimming with tears.Ridden with guilt, Daniel explained, "I wasn't sure it was you in the room. I had to stay hidden until I could be certain."Sienna frowned as she endured the waves of pain coming from her lower abdomen. She asked, "When did you a
Sienna looked up from Daniel's embrace and asked, "So, what should we do now?""Alex has left, but the ship is swarming with hitmen waiting for me to show up," Daniel said.Surprised, Sienna asked, "You know Alex?"Pointing upward at the ceiling, Daniel explained, "I've been hiding in the pipes above us and overheard everything you discussed in the cabin. They won't make a move as long as I stay out of sight.""Then, how do we get out of here?" Sienna asked."Let's wait for rescue," Daniel responded.Sienna looked at him, confusion crossing her face.Daniel pulled out his phone and flashed it before her eyes.Sienna was shocked.Smiling confidently, Daniel continued to contact Ryan, describing their situation on the ship and coordinating a rescue plan."Honey, are you going to hide in the bathroom this whole time?" Sienna asked.Daniel whispered in her ear, "The room is under surveillance, and their men could barge in at any moment. It's safer for me in here.""Okay.""You
The wait was excruciatingly long. Sienna hid in the bathroom, frozen with fear. Though overwhelmed by concerns, she was too terrified to step outside. She couldn't bear the thought of complicating things for Daniel. Waiting, as torturous as it was, seemed her only option.Tears flowed down her cheeks, unstoppable like water breaching a dam. Her heart pounded in her throat painfully. She sent up one silent prayer after another.Time had never seemed so endless as it did now. Sienna crouched on the floor, hugging her legs and burying her face in her knees as she wept silently. The ordeal seemed to stretch on for an eternity.At last, the door creaked open, and Daniel's voice floated to her. "Darling, why are you on the floor?"Lifting her tear-streaked face, Sienna saw Daniel kneeling beside her, reaching out to help her up. Without hesitation, she lunged forward and threw her arms around his neck, sobbing loudly now that she was no longer alone.Her pregnancy hormones were in ful
Daniel never took Vivian to upscale venues for their date. He never showered her with lavish gifts, and even his car was a modest, locally-made model.Vivian often pondered the fact that Daniel's parents held the Morrison family's wealth, and their business was set to be inherited by his brothers, who were actively engaged in business operations.As a police officer, Daniel earned a humble salary and faced an unpredictable career path. Realizing this, Vivian decided to let go of their relationship to chase her dreams of stardom.Now, her choices from the past had taught her hard lessons.Meanwhile, the cruise ship neared the dock. Amidst the bustle, Daniel coordinated with his colleagues to transfer a group of handcuffed criminals off the ship for an official handover.Sienna stepped carefully off the ship on her own. Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind."Let me help you, Sienna," said a plainclothes police officer.She turned and offered the officer a polite smile. "It's fi
Sienna smiled and nodded at Florence. After the family doctor checked Sienna and confirmed she was fine, he left.Although Daniel was away that day, Florence's visit sparked a series of visits from Sienna's sisters-in-law, each arriving one after another with gifts in hand. They congratulated Sienna and exchanged pregnancy tips, advising Sienna on what to watch out for.Each of them was already a mother, and their combined knowledge of child-rearing was as extensive as any obstetrician's, turning them into walking encyclopedias.…As night fell, Sienna found herself wide awake in bed. She had napped earlier in the day. She lay there, staring out at the night sky from her balcony, her thoughts drifting to Daniel.Anxiety gnawed at her. She couldn't shake the fear that Daniel might not be happy about the baby. Restlessly, she reached for her phone and opened WhatsApp, about to send Daniel a message.Yet, she hesitated, reasoning that he was too swamped with work to come home, let a