Chapter 522

Chapter 521:

When Stella finally grabbed Sophia’s hand, joy filled her eyes. “Hold my hand tightly. Come on, slowly come down!”

Sophia clutched Stella’s hand tightly. Suddenly, a vicious look flashed in her eyes. The corners of her mouth lifted as she nimbly jumped off the ledge and forcefully pulled Stella’s body with her...

“Ah...” Stella screamed, staring at Sophia in disbelief. Her soft, beautiful body fell from the high railing like a butterfly plunging to the depths of the sea.

“Help... Help... cough...”

Stella had always been a poor swimmer. In that moment, she felt the seawater pierce her mouth like a bayonet. As soon as she cried out for help, the sound of the waves drowned her voice.

Hmph! Stupid woman, how dare you challenge me!

Sophia stood on the deck, a haughty expression on her face. She wanted to teach this woman a lesson. “Don’t think that RK brought her to the party today because he cares about her.”

After today’s lesson, Stella would understand her place and not dare to compete with Sophia again.

Sophia leaned lazily against the railing, watching Stella struggle in the water with delight. Fearing RK might come out, she jumped over the railing, but she knew Stella couldn’t swim, so she wouldn’t let her drown.

As Stella thrashed about, the seawater grew more turbulent, filling her lungs and choking her.

Gradually, Stella’s strength waned. Breathing became increasingly difficult, and her consciousness began to blur...

“Am I really going to die? Maybe this time it would be a relief.”

gⱯlnσν퓮ℓs.cøm brings endless adventures The seawater enveloped Stella’s body and gradually sank until she disappeared...

“Stella, hold on! I’m coming to save you!” Sophia yelled as she swam desperately toward Stella. Looking at Stella’s limp figure, she thought it wouldn’t be a tragedy if she drowned.

People passing by the deck saw someone in the water and shouted, “Someone has fallen in! Someone’s fallen in!”

The crowd at the banquet began to stir, moving closer to the deck.

RK walked to the edge of the deck and recognized the two figures in the water; they looked familiar. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.

“Stella, I’m here to save you! Hold on!” As more people gathered on the deck and spotted RK, someone swam harder to reach Stella’s side. “Plop!” Daniel saw RK leap into the water.

I’m so tired... I’d be fine if I just disappeared like this.

I’m so tired... I want to close my eyes and fall asleep.

God of Death, did you come to take me to hell?

“Sophia, if I die like this, you can be with RK as you wish.”

“RK, I suddenly realized that I seem to have fallen in love with you, but the one you’ve always loved is Sophia.”

“RK, I want to live a simple life with you, just like an ordinary couple, but I know it’s impossible.”

RK laid Stella flat on the deck, trying to expel the water from her lungs with his hands.

Damn it, wake up!

RK shouted in his heart. At that moment, his entire body was drenched. His black hair hung in front of his forehead, and his handsome face was etched with anxiety and anger.

“Stella, wake up! Do you hear me?” RK pleaded, noticing that Stella remained unresponsive despite his efforts. Panic gripped him; he suddenly feared losing her.

RK realized he had grown accustomed to Stella’s presence in his life.

A look of anxiety filled RK’s eyes, one he had never displayed before. He bent down and began performing CPR on Stella. No matter what, she couldn’t leave him without permission.

Sophia stood nearby, watching RK with a mix of concern for Stella and discomfort for herself. Suddenly, she felt a pang of jealousy.

They both had fallen into the sea; why wasn’t RK worried about her? Why was he focused solely on Stella?

As she thought about this, Sophia felt a chill as the sea breeze washed over her. She shivered and started to sink.

Perhaps Sophia’s fall was too loud; RK turned and saw her silhouette tumbling down. He immediately rushed to her side.

“Cough...” At that moment, Stella suddenly coughed, seawater spilling from the corner of her mouth. Slowly, she opened her eyes.

The first thing Stella saw upon waking was RK embracing Sophia.

Of course, no one cared about her, even as she teetered on the brink of death.

Stella coughed a few more times, feeling cold and uncomfortable.

“Mrs. RK, you’re awake. Are you alright?” Daniel asked, noticing the disappointment in Stella’s eyes. He suddenly felt that RK was being unfair to both Stella and Sophia.

Looking at Daniel, Stella nodded, slowly getting to her feet and walking inside.

Stella’s ears filled with whispers about RK neglecting his wife to carry another woman.

Stella chuckled to herself.

From the moment Sophia had pushed her down to when she pretended to be drowning, and then vaguely saw RK jumping into the sea to save her, none of it mattered.

Sophia could swim, so RK went to save her. If Sophia had been unable to swim, RK would likely have saved her too.

Back in the lounge, Stella peeled off her wet clothes and stepped into the bathroom.

For Stella, only hot water could drive the cold away.

But how could she drive away the coldness in her heart?

Meanwhile, RK carried Sophia into the lounge.

He called for a waiter and then left the room.

Outside, RK spotted Daniel standing at the door.

“Daniel, what’s wrong?” RK asked, frowning at him.

“Rene... you just... I don’t know what to say. Do as you see fit.” Daniel had intended to tell RK about the disappointment he had just seen in Stella’s eyes, but after some thought, he decided against it.

“Daniel, did you see Stella?” RK suddenly remembered that when he turned around with Sophia, he hadn’t seen Stella, who should have been lying there.

“Your wife should have returned to her room,” Daniel replied, recalling the scene. “You should go back by yourself.” Daniel admired Stella greatly. Despite her weakness, she had walked back on her own, refusing help from anyone.

RK frowned at Daniel’s response. He had hoped Daniel would take Sophia so he could carry Stella back. Who knew...

Daniel patted RK’s shoulder before turning to leave.

RK returned to his and Stella’s room. Upon opening the door, he noticed Stella had removed her wet gown.

RK continued further inside, only to find no sign of Stella on the bed.

He opened the bathroom door and discovered Stella sleeping in the bathtub.

RK walked in, hearing Stella mumble something in her sleep. He leaned closer to listen...

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