Chapter 123


    Chapter 123 Dear, We Met Again


    Reminded by him, I suddenly came to my senses, stopped in my tracks, and reluctantly nced in the


    direction of the two people before sitting down at a position behind with Lucas.


    Just as I sat down, the stage lights suddenly lit up, and a refined female voice rang out, “To all our


    friends who have traveled from afar, we apologize for the long wait. However, I assure you all, tonight


    will be a delightful evening.”


    As the woman’s voice rang out, a curvaceous woman holding a microphone, with a charming smile,


    stood on the stage.


    No sooner had her words fallen than the curtain behind her slowly opened, revealing a row of slender,


    attractive girls, all dressed exquisitely, standing neatly in a line,


    Meanwhile, a wave of whispers swept through the audience. Naturally, I had no idea what these people


    were discussing, nor did I have the patience to listen carefully, but Lucas’s expression seemed a bit


    off.


    nced at him, asking softly, “What’s wrong?”


    He pursed his lips, his voice cold as he said, “The world is going downhill.”


    After a few seconds of dy, I realized that beautiful women and wealthy people have always been


    closely linked.


    Beauty and money, sometimes seemed to be equated.


    On stage, each person disyed their unique charm, unting their beauty and physique. Below the


    stage, the audience was overwhelmed


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    with excitement, eager to join in. This ce was truly a den of enchantment for the wealthy.


    I furrowed my brows, feeling somewhat ufortable, and asked Lucas, “How long do we have to


    stay here?”


    His brows were furrowed, and after looking around, he turned to me and asked, “Did you see anyone


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    familiar?”


    I paused for a moment, then realized, he was asking about Ezra. I shook my head, I had been watching


    since I came in, and hadn’t noticed a trace of him at all. Even after five years, it would be impossible for


    me not to recognize him. This could only mean, he wasn’t here.


    Lucas pursed his lips, falling silent for a moment before looking at me and saying, “He couldn’t have


    note. This cruise ship isrge, and knowing his personality, he should be on the top deck. You


    should find a way to go up and check.”


    I nodded, unable to resist taking in the chaotic scene around me. I turned to Lucas and asked, “Can


    you handle this…” After all, this ce could truly drive one insane.


    Lucas pursed his lips, nced at the drink on the table and said, “Don’t worry, I didn’t drink this stuff,


    nothing will happen.”


    True, he was a police officer, hisposure and alertness were much higher than mine.


    I smiled and pointed upstairs, indicating that I was leaving first.


    After leaving the auction hall, I went around to the stern of the ship. The sky outside had already


    darkened, and the ship was sailing on the sea at a leisurely pace.


    I didn’t know whether Ezra actually attended the party or not, I could


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    only follow Lucas’s instructions and try to make my way to the top floor.


    But before I had taken a few steps, a gunshot suddenly rang out from the auction cabin. I broke out in a


    cold sweat, instinctively wanting to go back and see what was happening.


    Just as I turned around, I was suddenly yanked by someone and dragged into the dark cabin of the


    ship.


    “Help…” I didn’t even have the chance to call for help. After a wave of pain surged from my back, I lost


    consciousness.


    “Ah…” I woke up to the sound of screams like a pig being ughtered.


    I opened my eyes, and what came into view was a grand, luxurious sea- view cabin. Outside the wide


    ss window, with just one nce, you could see the boundless sea. Unfortunately, it was now


    nightfall, and I couldn’t appreciate the vast sea.


    “Awake?” A deep, stern voice came from beside my ear.


    I realized toote, jolted with surprise, and sat up abruptly. Unexpectedly, I saw a magnified handsome


    face in front of me. The man had distinct features, a pair of gold-rimmed sses resting on his high


    nose bridge. Behind the lenses, a pair of enchanting eyes were looking at me with a smile that wasn’t


    quite a smile.


    “Ezra!” The name that I had long forgotten suddenly slipped out of my mouth, startling me into abruptly


    moving backwards.


    Seeing my reaction, the man in front of meughed. His originally devilishly unruly ck eyes became


    even more captivating, making it impossible for people to look away.


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    Looking at me, he smiled, “Dear Tabatha, so you’ve never forgotten me. It seems my years of longing


    were worth it.”


    These words could be heard from anyone else’s mouth, but they were unbearable when spoken by


    him. The gentler his words, the more they were drenched in blood.


    I clung tightly to the bedsheet beneath me, fear screaming in every cell of my body. Suppressing my


    trembling breath, I looked at him, “Ezra, you…”


    “What? You want to ask if I miss you after all these years of


    separation?” He interrupted me, the smile still hanging on his face, only bing increasingly


    terrifying