Evening dinner

Cindy's smile faded as she turned away from the ocean, the reality of the situation settling in once more. The confrontation with Gianna had left a bitter taste in her mouth, but she couldn't let it ruin the rest of her evening. She straightened her posture and walked back towards the interior of the cruise ship, her mind swirling with thoughts of how she would deal with Gianna later. This wasn't over—not by a long shot.

As she made her way through the corridors, Cindy's thoughts shifted to Alexander. She knew he was still occupied with meetings, discussing matters of business with the other influential figures on board. She headed toward the meeting rooms, hoping to catch a glimpse of him, perhaps to find some comfort in his presence.