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When Elyse opened her eyes and saw the anxious look on Jayden’s face, she paused in surprise, and then her
expression brightened. “Jayden,” she said softly.
After that, she bit her lip, trying to smile at Jayden, but tears welled in her eyes. Jayden had kept many secrets
from her, yet she instinctively felt there was nothing he couldn't handle. She was certain if she could just keep it
together and not let fear overwhelm her, she’d surely make it out okay. Maybe it was because she'd been
suppressed for too long, dreading potential torture from the kidnappers if they saw through her. Right now, a
flood of negative emotions overwhelmed her heart.
“You're finally here. Do you know that I...” She was sobbing uncontrollably by then.
Jayden’s throat felt dry. Struggling to control his surging emotions, he said slowly, “Sorry I'm late.”
Elyse alternated between crying and laughing, tears rolling down her cheeks. “It’s so touching. | can hardly bear
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtto tear you two apart,” Baxter spoke, stepping back but still holding Elyse hostage.
Baxter hadn't noticed Jayden’s arrival previously and wondered if his men on the cruise ship were now under
Jayden’s control. If he were the only one left, he wouldn't release Elyse. Even in death, he'd take her with him.
Elyse had to go with Baxter, but she kept her eyes locked on Jayden. She couldn't get enough of looking at him.
She genuinely cared for him and wanted to be by his side. She felt she had overreacted during their last
encounters, losing her temper and not spending quality twith him. She wished she had been more honest
and had talked to Jayden earlier. Jayden once told her she was spoiled by himself and was defiant. She now
believed he was right. In her eyes, Jayden was the best thing in her life. He had given her a home. But now she
was stuck here, unable to go home.
Elyse could tell what Baxter was thinking. He clung to her as if holding on for dear life. Who could willingly let go
of their last lifeline?
Baxter continued to retreat until he reached the end of the corridor. He then opened a door and took Elyse into
the elevator. Baxter intended to rally his subordinates, but he found the ship eerily deserted. Just an hour earlier,
as the cruise began, it had been bustling with people. But now it was terribly quiet. Eventually, he switched to
another elevator and descended to the bottom of the cruise ship.
Elyse was weak and hadn't eaten properly in days, which had drained her energy and strength to critical levels.
As they exited the elevator, Elyse collapsed to the floor.
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“Useless woman!” Baxter exclaimed.
Now alone and desperate, Baxter couldn't afford to leave Elyse behind, so he dragged her along. He aimed to
unlock the gate below. Even if his mission flopped, he wouldn't allow this group to escape unscathed. Even if it
cost him his life, he wished for everyone to perish together.
Suddenly, a man quickly approached from behind and reached out to grab the unconscious Elyse. Baxter spun
around, his face registering shock.
“Jayden? You're not disabled,” Baxter remarked.
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Jayden shrugged off his coat, revealing a white shirt stretched over tight muscles. He flexed his wrists and
flashed a menacing smile. “What? Can't | use stealth and disguise?”
Baxter was surprised. With his attention diverted, Jayden grabbed Elyse and made a quick getaway.
Jayden quickly checked her breathing, relieved to find her still alive. He then addressed Baxter, “Do you really
think you can escape?”
Baxter smirked and replied, “I won't know unless | try.”
The two men looked at each other before lunging into a simultaneous attack.
When Elyse heard Jayden’s voice, her eyebrows twitched. She struggled to open her eyes and glimpse a man
resembling Jayden fighting. She tried to open her eyes wide, hoping to confirm if the man was Jayden, but then
she passed out again due to a lack of strength. If it turned out to be Jayden, that would be fantastic. This was the
last thought before she fainted.
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