After saying that, he turned around and walked to Lindsey.


    In her bewilderment, he took her hand and gently smiled at her.


    “Let’s go home.


    ”


    Everything happened so suddenly.


    The confrontation between Jordan and Domenic left Lindsey in a daze, frozen and silent.


    Ignoring the murmurs and stares, Domenic held Lindsey’s hand tightly and led her out of the banquet hall.


    They walked away under the gaze of the stunned crowd until they vanished from sight.


    A heavy silence fell over the room.


    No one dared to speak, fearing they might provoke Jordan’s wrath.


    Their shock and surprise were conveyed only through nces.


    After Domenic left, Jordan copsed into his seat, unable to hold on any longer.


    He gripped the butler’s arm and whispered hoarsely, “You preside over the banquet.


    Go ahead.


    ”


    “Dad, let me handle it.


    ” Rupert volunteered, stepping forward eagerly.


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    Jordan nced at his second son, the only one he felt he could still rely on within the Walsh Group.


    A wave of sadness washed over him.


    Holding Rupert’s hand, Jordan sighed deeply.


    “Okay, I’ll leave it to you.


    I’m tired.


    I need to rest.


    ”


    The butler helped Jordan up from his seat, and they slowly exited through the side door.


    Carole, meanwhile, hadpletely broken down.


    She sat limply, staring nkly ahead like a puppet whose strings had been cut.


    Rupert paid no attention to Carole.


    Seeing his opportunity to rise, he knew he had to perform well.


    Today was crucial for the Walsh Group.


    If he made a favorable impression on the business tycoons present, they would back him, paving his way to bing the chairman of the Walsh Group.


    “Ladies and gentlemen,” he began, “I’m Rupert Walsh, the CEO of the Vanguard Group under the Walsh Group, and also the second son of Jordan.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    I apologize for the awkward scene you just witnessed.


    My nephew has shown himself to be irresponsible and unprepared for such responsibilities.


    My father is not feeling well, so I’ll be hosting today’s event on his behalf.


    Please enjoy yourself today.


    ”


    Rupert’s words ofposure were well-received, earning nods and murmurs of approval from the audience.


    He basked in their appreciation, feeling a surge of self-satisfaction.


    Meanwhile, Domenic and Lindsey walked in tense silence after leaving the banquet hall, making their way through the ship.


    Finally, in a deserted corridor, Lindsey stopped abruptly and shook off Domenic’s hand.


    “Domenic, you still haven’t exined what’s going on.


    ” She stood her ground, refusing to move until she got answers.


    “This isn’t the ce for that,” he said, ncing around nervously, wary of eavesdroppers.


    “The ship is at sea.


    Where can we go?” Lindsey bit her lip, her frustration evident.


    Domenic gave a reassuring smile.


    “We won’t make it back to shore tonight.


    Come to my room and stay for the night.


    We’ll disembark first thing in the morning.


    ”


    “I’m not going to your room,” Lindsey retorted, her voice sharp with defiance.


    “If you have something to say, say it right here.


    ”


    Domenic sighed, recognizing her anger.


    He gently took her wrist, his touch firm but not forceful, and began to lead her away.


    “Where are you taking me?”


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