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

were in

throbbed with irritation. Seriously? Now of all times,

there on stage when you didn't even bother to save face for me and Madelyn?" Madelyn followed quickly, tears welling up

fixed Jake with a sharp look and said. This isn't the time for that. We're lucky if

person in charge? Or are you planning on telling your family this

expression shifted, the romantic haze clearing from his eyes, replaced by

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, his gaze filled with complexity

that he'd finally come to his senses,

as Thea was walking away, Jake called out, "Thea, I knew. You still

her eyes and thought, "Why

Madelyn wasn't about to let it go. She latched onto Jake's arm and whined, "Jake,

shook his head. "No, I can't. This reunion is sponsored in my name. If anything happens,

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

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

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