Chapter 175: Not long after Kellan and Allison made it ashore, they saw Ferdinand approaching with a small group in tow.

His face, usually composed, was set in a rare expression of sternness, his brow furrowed with worry.

He and Kellan had been close friends for many years.

Im late, Ferdinand said, his eyes sweeping over the two of them, quickly assessing the situation theyd just escaped.

How are you holding up? A glint of cold calculation flickered in his gaze.

Despite rushing to get there, he feared they had narrowly avoided an even greater disaster.

The sheer scale of the explosion told him all he needed to know: something big had gone down.

Save the story for later, Ferdinand said brusquely.

First things first let the doctor check you both out.

You cant take any chances with internal bleeding.

In one swift motion, Ferdinand pushed a wheelchair toward Kellan.

Once were back on the yacht heading for Ontdale, theres a good chance someone might figure out your legs arent really paralyzed.

So, sit in this chair, just in case.

Allison raised an eyebrow, impressed by Ferdinands foresight.

He wasnt just the president of a massive company, but also a man who came to the rescue himself, in person, without hesitation.

The leaves clinging to his suit told the story of his hurried arrival, and he hadnt forgotten to bring a wheelchair to keep Kellans secret safe.

voice took on a

Clean up everything.

even a scrap of explosive material left, or one of those

police will

he wanted

shifted his attention back to Allison, offering her a polite

Ms.

were all in your debt this

will

seemed cordial, his

such a scene? That explosion was no joke, and now half the place is going

wasnt exactly who

weary sigh, responded in a calm

kidnapped the wrong

gave a small shrug, her expression one of lingering

it wasnt

I wouldnt have

saved my life by jumping into the water

a pause, she added, They were

to ransom us off, but then they started

set off a

eyebrow, caught off guard by

fit the profile

ever calm,

greed was

got the better of them, and

Allisons story without a flicker of

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