Katelyn turned quickly, her eyes locking onto the speaker. It was a woman, her face nervous, almost as though she didn’t want to be involved. This woman hadn’t been part of the group that confronted Katelyn earlier; she must have been watching from a safe distance.

Kassandra’s face lit up with a sudden, pleased grin. Her voice was full of sly satisfaction.

“Hurry up! Show them the proof you have!”

She then glared at Katelyn, her expression daring her to deny it. “With all this evidence and everyone watching, let’s see how you try to explain your way out.” Kassandra practically glowed with smugness. She had planned this from the start. When she set up someone to attack Katelyn, she had made sure to arrange for a video to be taken, ready to destroy Katelyn’s reputation once and for all.

Now, that plan was falling perfectly into place. The woman, her hands shaking, pulled out her phone and showed the screen to the crowd. The photo was clear—Katelyn gripping Kassandra’s arm, holding her over the deck.

A wave of shock spread through the crowd. No one had expected Katelyn to go that far. Out of sheer anger, she had actually hung Kassandra upside down.

Katelyn narrowed her eyes, focusing on the woman with the phone. She vaguely remembered someone taking pictures from the side when she was being surrounded. It was clear that this person was working hand in hand with Kassandra.

Even if proof surfaced, it would only strengthen Kassandra’s case.

With a spark of excitement, Lise leaned in, her eyes narrowing. “Katelyn, do you still refuse to own up to your mistake? This is your final chance. If you confess, I might just let you walk free. But if you don’t, don’t say I didn’t warn you about my wrath.”

No matter how this unfolded, a nod from Katelyn would spell her guilt. And even if Lise chose not to pursue the matter, Kassandra would make sure Katelyn paid the price.

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Katelyn’s eyes flickered with disdain, and her words cut through the tension, leaving Lise momentarily breathless with anger.

“What connection do we have? Don’t flatter yourself!”

In an instant, Lise’s rage ignited.

“What? If you’re so stubborn and think you’re innocent, don’t blame me for what happens next. Once we hit shore, I’ll make sure to call the police.”

Seeing the situation escalate, Jaxen jumped in with a hearty laugh, hoping to lighten the mood.

“Come on, it’s just a small argument. Does it really need to escalate like this? Think of it as a free bath in the sea. Go change your clothes first, and I’ll have some hot soup ready for you.”

But Jaxen’s attempt at humor only fueled Kassandra and Lise’s anger further.

They had been tossed into the sea, clinging to life, and he called it just a little argument as if it was nothing? A free bath?

How could Jaxen be so biased toward Katelyn? Was it possible he had feelings for her that he wasn’t admitting?

Vincent’s cold eyes scanned the two women as if they were prey. One belonged to the Bailey family, the other to the Mason family.

Once they reached dry land, he would definitely settle the score.

“Sometimes, it’s better to let things slide for your own sake. Don’t you think so, Miss Bailey, Miss Mason?” Vincent’s voice was calm, but there was a weight behind his words that made them uneasy.

At that moment, both Lise and Kassandra sensed a real threat in his presence.

Vincent’s expression was a thinly veiled warning: if they didn’t cooperate, the consequences would be severe.

Lise, even drenched and shivering, refused to change clothes, determined to make Katelyn pay first.

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“Mr. Adams, please don’t get me wrong. I’m trying to teach Katelyn a lesson so she doesn’t make these mistakes again. This is serious; it’s about people’s lives.”

Vincent looked at her without flinching.

“And you’re not dead, are you?”

His blunt words cast a heavy silence over the deck, surprising even Katelyn, who blinked in shock. It was unusual for Vincent to speak so directly.

Jaxen was caught off guard as well.

He had known Vincent for years as someone who kept his emotions under control. This was the first time he had ever heard him speak so aggressively.

The implication was clear—only if Lise were dead would Katelyn face any consequences.

Vincent’s protective nature was unmistakable.

Jaxen couldn’t help but silently admire him.

What an exceptional comeback!

Vincent was living up to his values.

When faced with lies and unjust treatment of those he cared for, all rules and principles could be set aside. Protecting his own was the only principle that truly mattered.

Lise was left speechless, and just then, the sound of a wheelchair approached.

“Mr. Adams, are you threatening my fiancée?”

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