Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 276 Blind Date

The full moon hung in the sky like a shiny silver coin, and stars were scattered all around.

The cruise ship by the shore was lit up and had a romantic vibe going on.

Richard stepped out of the cabin, climbed the stairs, and made his way to the deck for some fresh air.

"Hey babe, slow down, come this way, watch your step."

Taking the last step, Richard followed the voice and saw Frank helping Nora to a comfy sofa.

Frank said, "Here, babe, sit down. You must be tired. Let me give you a shoulder rub." Frank helped Nora sit down and then stood behind her, massaging her shoulders. "Babe, is the pressure okay? Should I go a bit harder?"

Nora closed her eyes, enjoying it. "Not bad, babe, your technique is getting better." The two of them seemed super close.

Word was, Nora was pregnant. The day Frank found out, he told everyone, wanting to share his joy.

Nora's belly wasn't showing much yet, but Frank was already spoiling her, not letting her do anything. He even suggested she quit her job to rest at home.

Nora was tempted, thinking Frank was financially stable and treated her so well that her salary wasn't really needed. But Emily had advised her that no matter how capable a man was, a woman should never lose her ability to earn money. It was Emily's advice that ultimately made her decide not to quit.

Richard stood for a while, then turned to look in another direction.

At the bow, Ethan and Emily were leaning against the railing, whispering sweet nothings.

The couple also seemed very close.

Richard found a spot farther away to sit down. When he looked up again, the two leaning against each other had changed positions. Now, Emily was leaning against the railing, Ethan had one arm around her waist and the other holding her head, and they were passionately kissing.

"Babe, am I doing great?"

Frank's voice came from nearby, seeking praise.

Nora didn't hold back her compliments. "You're amazing."

"Come here, a reward."

Frank lowered his head, and Nora turned to give him a loud kiss on the lips.

Richard lit a cigarette, crossed his legs, and looked helpless.

Richard said, "I just wanted to get some fresh air, but you all are torturing me. Can't you two couples stop bullying me? Jason was smart; he knew he'd be tortured by you guys, so he didn't come."

Ethan paused his kiss, his fingers playing with Emily's silky hair, his loving gaze never leaving her face, but his words were directed at Richard. "You only have yourself to blame for not having a girlfriend. You have to get used to being tortured."

Ethan and Emily gazed at each other tenderly. To Emily, Ethan's eyes were more dazzling than the stars in the night sky.

When emotions ran deep, no more words were needed. Emily hooked her arms around his neck and kissed him again.

Richard sighed, feeling he had really come to the wrong place today.

"At least you have me to keep you company," a lonely voice suddenly came from above.

saw Oliver lying on a chair in the dim shadows, his legs crossed on the railing. He downed a can of beer

things around is not right. What if

motionless on the chair, and grunted, "It's late at

his teasing, "Even if it doesn't hit a person, it's not

be bothered to

rang,

phone, "Sophie, are you

Richard instinctively glanced at Emily but quickly looked away

sounded on

she held Abby's hand, called out, and walked

until she reached Emily that she saw Richard sitting on the other side, and she immediately felt a bit

legs crossed, looking at her with something different in

had dressed up deliberately

Group, Sophie had changed quite a bit, but his gaze rarely lingered on her.

long hair was down, with

to poor conditions, she was always skinny. Now, things were different. Her

spot not too far from Richard to

with a faint smile, "Sophie, Mr. Tate works at a large company. His sister is a beautician at the Emoire Artistry Group. He's easy to get along with. And his parents are both approachable people. You should

glance at Richard. He had

days ago, Emily had suggested Sophie think about

Emily was just talking. She didn't expect

meant well, and thought she might as well go through

there. If she had known, she wouldn't have come for

had toughened up since joining the Emoire Artistry Group, but she

received a call, saying, "Mr. Tate, you're here? Okay, please wait a moment. She'll be there

pulled Abby

to do. Aunt Emily will play with

gave Sophie a meaningful

look in Richard's direction, and nervously walked towards the

sat next to Emily, put his arm around her, and whispered in

smile, "If we don't

cigarette and

Richard's figure disappear at the stairway, Emily gave Ethan a triumphant look and

small dining area in the cabin, looked around, and quickly spotted a man in a navy

Artistry Group Style" magazine in his hand, Sophie knew it

said, "Hello, Mr.

adjusted his glasses, looked her over, and couldn't help but

"Are you Ms. Harrison?"

nodded

up and pulled

"Ms. Harrison, please sit. Would you

drink?"

anything," Sophie said as she

called over a waiter and ordered

this. I hope you do

"Thank you."

the orange juice arrived, Sophie didn't touch it.

making