NovelEnglishChapter 282 Chapter 245 At the sight of Sean Tann's threatening words, the crowd grew even more excited. Everyone knew Sean Tann's reputation and temper. The spectators watched with a mix of fascination and dread, eager to see what would happen next. Thalia remained composed despite Sean's menacing stance. She'd faced his type before at the mall and wasn't easily intimidated. Rupert stepped slightly forward, positioning himself partially between Thalia and Sean.
"I believe there's been a misunderstanding," he said diplomatically, his voice calm but firm. Sean barely acknowledged Rupert's presence, his eyes fixed on Thalia with burning hatred. "You humiliated me. You haddetained. Nobody does that to Sean Tann and walks away." The two women at his sides exchanged nervous glances, sensing the dangerous shift in atmosphere. Scarlett smiled with vindictive pleasure. "That's right, Sean. She's the one who had you locked up.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd look at her-still pretending to be something she's not with her fake designer bags." Whispers rippled through the crowd. Speople began stepping back, not wanting to be caught in whatever was about to unfold, Just as the tension reached its peak, a familiar voice cut through the crowd. "What's going on here?" Everyone turned to see Lucia Sterling making her way through the gathered spectators, Charlotte and Victoria following close behind.
Lucia's face showed concern as she took in the scene. Sean's expression flickered briefly. Even he knew better than to cause a scene at the birthday celebration of someone from the Sterling family. "Nothing," he muttered, replacing his sunglasses. "Just greeting an old... acquaintance." Lucia looked between Sean and Thalia, clearly sensing the hostility. "Thalia is my dear friend," she said, her voice carrying a subtle warning.
"I hope everyone will treat my ---- guests with respect." Charlotte quickly moved to Thalia's side, taking her arm supportively while Victoria positioned herself nearby, eyeing Sean and Scarlett with obvious disapproval. Sean forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Of course.
We wouldn't dream of ruining your celebration." But as he turned to leave, he whispered just loud enough for Thalia to hear: "This isn't over." As Sean walked away with his companions, Scarlett trailing behind like an afterthought, the crowd slowly dispersed, disappointed that the confrontation had been defused. Lucia turned to Thalia with genuine concern. "Are you alright? What was that about?" Before Thalia could answer, the sound of confident footsteps approached from behind.
Asher had finished his call and arrived just in tto witness the tail end of the confrontation. His eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Sean's retreating figure. Without saying a word, he placed a protective hand on Thalia's lower back, a simple gesture that spoke volumes. "I'm fine," Thalia assured everyone, though her eyes met ---- Asher's with a silent message that they would discuss this later. "Let's not let this spoil the party." Lucia nodded, relieved. "You're right.
Con, everyone's gathering on the upper deck for drinks and the view as we sail out to sea." As they made their way toward the elevator, Rupert excused himself to join sother guests. Charlotte leaned in to whisper to Thalia, "Who was that awful man?" "Someone who needs to learn better manners," Thalia replied quietly. "I'll tell you the whole story later." Asher's hand remained steady at Thalia's back as they walked, his presence both comforting and reassuring.
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Though his face remained calm, there was a calculating look in his eyes-the look of someone making mental notes of potential threats. The confrontation had passed, but it was clear from the tension still lingering in the air that this was merely the beginning of what promised to be an eventful cruise.
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