The next day, Justin and Ryan secretly set off for the South Island, accompanied by their elite
troops.
Their journey was not smooth sailing at all. Although it started as a clear day, after two hours of
sailing, ominous clouds quickly formed overhead, and a powerful storm brewed.
In order to maintain secrecy and ensure safety during the journey, they opted for multiple yachts
rather than a large ship. This allowed them to be more stealthy and versatile. They could scatter
and escape swiftly if they were discovered by enemies without risking being completely
surrounded.
However, the drawbacks of the yacht became evident during severe
weather conditions.
âMr. Salvador! Mr. Hoffman! What should we do? Will the yacht
capsize?â
The crew members from the Hoffman family made every eff
steer, but the yacht kept swaying violently in the storm, struggli stay upright, let alone advance
toward their destination.
Suddenly, a huge wave surged toward their yacht, heading straight fo
Ryan.
Ryanâs eyes widened in fear as he felt a sudden darkness surround
him. Justin stepped in just in time, his strong and tall figure serving as a shield to protect him like an
impenetrable fortress!
The sound of the impact echoed through the air.
The wave hit Justin hard, but he only swayed a little from the impact. Most people would have been
knocked over by now.
At times, this man was so powerful that even other men couldnât help but feel their hearts skip a
beat!
âJustin! Are you alright?!â Ryan quickly reached out to steady him. His eyes narrowed with concern.
âIâm okay, just a minor issue,â Justin said with a faint smile, his eyes
sparkling.
Their eyes locked for a moment, and then Ryan blurted out nervously, Justin, could you not look at
me like that? Itâs making me feel like Iâm developing feelings for you!â
âThanks for the compliment. If it wasnât for your feelings toward Carrie, I might have thought youâd
eventually develop feelings for me.â
With that, Justin promptly assumed control of the helm from his crew and began steering himself.
âWow, I gave you an inch, and you took a mile!â Ryan teased he
wiped the seawater off his face, admiring Justinâs tall and co
presence.
As time passed, he sighed at himself but also found more respec
his best friend. Back then, he was naive and infatuated with Bella.
When she rejected him, it left him feeling foolish and down for quite while. Now, looking back,
maybe Bella made the right choice not to be
with him. How could a woman ever pay attention to someone like him after experiencing such
masculinity?
Yet, strangely enough, there were no regrets or feelings of loss. In
fact, he was grateful that things didnât work out with Bella. If they had turned out differently, he would
have never met Carrie, his true love and the woman he would spend the rest of his life with.
The waves churned and the water roared, but under Justinâs command, the boat seemed to have
found its strength and sailed safely toward South Island across the rough sea.
Their boat was the first to dock two hours later, with others arriving one by one half an hour later.
Night had fallen by this time, but luckily, the heavy rain had gradually eased off.
âThe dark and windy night is perfect for our plans. Letâs go, Justin!â Ryan strapped two guns to his
waist, and his eyes sparkled with unexpected excitement!
Rumors said that Ryan was a daredevil. He seemed to have
completely forgotten about the life-threatening risk ahead, almost treating it like another survival
game he commonly engaged in.
âDo you think this is just another one of your jungle adventures? You only have one life. Once itâs
gone, there are no second chances.â
Justin was dressed in black overalls and tall boots. The veins
back of his large hand holding the weapon bulged. Justin exud strong sense of strength and a touch
of unbridled wildness.
âYouâre different now. Youâre not alone anymore. You have my siste
Youâre not free from ties.â
When his beloved wife was mentioned, Ryanâs heart tightened, and he pressed his lips together.
Yes, he has a family now to care for. In the
past, his heart had seemed as hard as stone, but now it has softened
like a sponge. Even Linnyâs passing had nearly brought him to
collapse. If anything were to happen to him now, what would become
of his beloved wife?
âMr. Salvador, Mr. Hoffman! Look! A helicopter is approaching!â