Lise saw her chance and, without hesitation, pushed Katelyn hard. She had already prepared an explanation for her actions. She would tell everyone that Katelyn, too weak to resist, was yanked into the water by Kassandra’s forceful grip.

This wasn’t just an opportunity to make Katelyn look guilty; it was her chance to ensure Katelyn faced consequences.

Lise had thought of everything. However, she didn’t expect that just as she acted, Katelyn would anticipate her move and skillfully dodge to the right.

Lise lost her balance, unable to stop herself, and tumbled off the edge of the deck. She hit the water with a splash, struggling to stay afloat as the waves crashed around her.

“Help! Someone! Please help!”

Katelyn’s eyes gleamed with a fierce light. She couldn’t suppress a laugh. Was Lise really that naive, or did she think Katelyn would fall for her tricks again? After being set up by Lise so many times, how could she trust anything Lise said now?

With a surge of determination, Katelyn pulled Kassandra back onto the deck.

Kassandra looked utterly shaken. Her carefully applied makeup was a mess, streaked with tears and snot, and her hair was tangled. Her entire body trembled in fear. Gone was her arrogance, replaced by sheer terror directed at Katelyn.

Katelyn took a quick glance at Lise, who was still struggling in the rough waves.

“If you have any ill intentions, this is what awaits you.”

Kassandra felt tears welling up as she hugged herself tightly, shaking her head fervently. “I really won’t dare anymore. I promise, I won’t.”

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Yet, even as she pleaded, her mind was busy devising ways to make Katelyn pay.

Katelyn stood on the deck, her eyes fixed on Lise, who was thrashing in the water. She knew Lise could swim and was actually quite skilled at it. The shouts had already drawn a crowd, so Katelyn felt confident that Lise was not truly in danger. However, if things took a turn for the worse, she would jump in to rescue her without hesitation. The thought of watching a life fade away right before her was simply unbearable.

As Lise’s cries grew louder, more people began to take notice, and a spotlight illuminated her frantic figure. Several life rings were tossed into the water, splashing around her. Lise gathered every ounce of her strength and finally managed to grab one, a brief wave of relief flooding over her.

All eyes were on Lise, leaving Katelyn’s situation unnoticed.

Meanwhile, Kassandra, watching from behind, clenched her fists in fury. A spark of resentment flickered in her eyes. Without a second thought, she charged forward and shoved Katelyn hard.

“How dare you humiliate me like this? Damn you!”

Katelyn was momentarily surprised, but her quick reflexes kicked in as she grabbed the railing of the deck. This time, however, Katelyn acted decisively. She gripped Kassandra’s arm and flung her into the sea.

“Ah! Help!”

Now it was Kassandra’s cries for help that echoed through the air, filled with panic. No one had expected that, before Lise could be rescued, another person would plummet into the sea. More life rings were quickly tossed overboard.

To ensure everyone’s safety, Jaxen had arranged for lifeguards to be on standby aboard the ship. Both Lise and Kassandra were swiftly pulled back to safety.

However, they emerged dripping wet and shivering. The sea was bitterly cold. Sitting on the deck, they wrapped themselves in blankets offered by other guests, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. Their carefully chosen outfits and makeup were completely ruined.

Katelyn regarded them with an unreadable expression. She knew that showing mercy to her enemies would only harm herself in the end.

She refused to let her heart soften for people like them ever again.

The commotion on the ship immediately drew Jaxen’s attention. Vincent hurried behind him, weaving through the crowd. When he caught sight of Katelyn, safe among the guests, he let out a quiet sigh of relief. It wasn’t Katelyn who had fallen into the sea!

The cold water could pose serious health risks.

Jaxen moved closer, squinting to get a better look. Finally, he recognized that it was Lise and Kassandra who were in trouble. He had meant to offer comfort, but seeing the two women in distress changed his approach. With a sarcastic smirk, he said, “If you think jumping into the sea is fun, let me know next time. I can steer the ship to international waters, where the sharks can keep you company.”

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Lise’s teeth chattered from the bitter cold, her heart swelling with resentment. Katelyn had turned her into a complete laughingstock. And now, how could Jaxen dare to mock her like this?

At that moment, Kassandra had no interest in Jaxen’s words; her sole focus was making Katelyn pay for what had happened.

“If you haven’t had enough fun jumping into the sea, feel free to keep going. Let’s see how well you handle it.” Lise, shaking violently, responded, “Someone pushed me into the sea.”

Her gaze burned with fury as she pointed without hesitation at the culprit. “It was her!”

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