Chapter 221

Ethan kept a close eye on the maids and crew as they left one by one. Somehow, he knew the day couldn’t end yet. There were still important issues to handle—ones that needed the attention of just a few.

He waited until the last of the passengers had left before turning to the four heirs: Denera, Rhys, Gerald, and Sandra. Each of them had been involved in this mess in different ways, and Ethan wasn’t about to let them leave without making sure they were all on the same page. He needed their trust and their support.

“Before anyone leaves, we need to talk,” Ethan said calmly. The four of them exchanged looks but didn’t argue. They followed him to a small, secluded room off the main deck. The dining room was too exposed. This room was smaller, with dark polished wood and a single round table in the center.

The air was thick with the scent of salt and bleach. They sat around the table, the silence between them heavy with expectation.

Ethan stayed standing for a moment, organizing his thoug