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 a

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

grim expression and pulled Jake aside. He looked at her with a smug grin. "Now you regret it, huh? 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 you can't

the time for that. We're

the person in charge? Or are you planning

haze clearing from his eyes, replaced by a

this, Thea let out 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.

to his senses, Thea turned

Jake called out, "Thea, I knew. You still care about me. Even now,

rolled her eyes and thought, "Why do I ever expect anything

about to let it go. She latched onto Jake's arm and whined, "Jake, let's just

I can't. This reunion is sponsored

eyes flickered, and she bit her lip. "I mean, sure, but you weren't the only

too? She didn't hesitate to humiliate you earlier, and now she's dragging you

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