Dn''s expression darkened even more. "When we get back to New York, don''te looking for me again."


    Eden''s face went ghostly pale, staring at him in disbelief. In the past, no matter how big her blunder, Dn always found a way to forgive her. But now, he was saying he never wanted to see her again.


    Panicking, she was on the verge of tears, quickly dropping to her knees and clinging to his leg. "Dn, I didn''t mean to. It was just a prank. Who would''ve thought she''d actually go out to sea? I know I messed up. Please, take back what you said."


    Some of the executives nearby overheard and started getting anxious too. "A prank? In weather like this, going out to sea is deadly. The waves are enormous, and there could be whirlpools!"


    Edenughed to herself; her n had always been for ra to meet her end. She held onto Dn''s leg, ready to cry more, when she heard him call, "Aiden."


    Aiden quickly helped Eden to her feet, his voice turning stern. "Ms. Eden, don''t make this harder than it has to be."


    Eden stood up quickly, but inside, she was confident. Dn would forgive her eventually. Her lips curled up slightly, even as tears kept streaming down. "Dn, don''t be mad. I really know I was wrong, and I won''t ever do it again."


    But Dn was already wheeling himself towards the exit, and a few executives tried to block his path. Mr. Dn''s legs were already in bad shape, and if anything happened now, the Azure Shores project would be at risk.


    "Mr. Dn, please wait until the storm passes to head out to sea. It''s way too dangerous right now."


    "Yes, if something were to happen to you, we couldn''t take the me."


    Aiden locked Eden in a room and soon returned, smiling at the worried executives. "Which boat is the biggest? Don''t worry, the boss will be fine."


    They should have stopped him, but Dn''s determined look made them lower their heads and point out thergest fishing boat. Azure Shores wasn''t fully developed yet, and even its biggest fishing boat was no match for the cruise ships on the Hudson.


    In the pouring rain, umbres were useless. The moment they stepped outside, they were soaked. The executives, scared out of their wits, wanted to follow, but then they heard Dn say, "Once the rain eases up,e and get us on the ind."


    The executives were petrified-was he really going to the ind?


    "Mr. Dn..."


    But Dn had already been wheeled away. Aiden pushed Dn onto the boat, ready to join him, but Dn said, "You stay. If I don''t make it back, there''s a lot you''ll need to handle."


    Aiden hesitated, then sighed, finally advising, "Boss, be careful with your leg." Dn set off immediately. The storm was fierce, with thunder and lightning making the sea look like it was about to be swallowed by the dark clouds.


    ra, meanwhile, stumbled her way to a little cottage. She was grateful for the chat she''d had with the executives over dinner; it turned out that because of the Ferguson Corporation''s visit, this area had been hooked up with water, electricity, and some food supplies. She found the key hidden in a crevice, but the wind was so strong that when she opened the door, she was nearly blown away. She clung to the doorframe, her face scratched by the relentless wind.