Chapter 52

Chapter 52

Screams filled the air as panic erupted, people running in every direction desperately. Chaos spread through the scene.

Thea tried to maintain her composure, attempting to regain control. But in a situation like this, no one was willing to listen.

Thea gave up, slipped off her heels, and jumped in to help the yht's crew. There were lifeboats and lifevests on board, but it was clear they weren't enough for everyone.

Thea directed those who couldn't swim to use them first. She was determined to save as many lives as possible.

If anything happened to these people, it wouldn't just be the Herrix family that took the hit. Avon Ventures would down with them, and so would she.

In the frantic crowd. Thea spotted Jake and Madelyn. The two were clinging to each other, murmuring dramatic words as if

in

temples throbbed with irritation. Seriously? Now of all times, can Jake use

What about back there on stage when you didn't even bother to save face for me and Madelyn?" Madelyn followed quickly, tears welling up in her eyes. "Jake, Ti so scared, Ms. Rowland. I know you're just trying to lean on Jake right now, but

look and said. This isn't the time for that. We're lucky if no one dies today, but it's inevitable

all the blame as the person in charge? Or are you planning on

clearing from his eyes,

a small breath of relief and pointed to the panicked crowd. "What you need to do right now is calm them down. Show the composure of someone responsible. Don't embarrass your family," she ordered. Hearing this, Jake stared at her,

he'd finally come to his senses, Thea turned

Jake called out, "Thea, I knew. You still

and thought, "Why do I ever expect anything from

to let it go. She latched

head. "No, I can't. This reunion is sponsored in

her lip. "I mean, sure, but you weren't the only one

Rowland have a hand in it too? She didn't hesitate to

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