Lina struggled to get up, her body aching. She crawled toward Renee, exerting all her effort. They tightly held each other's hands, seeking comfort and support.
The men who entered the room wore stoic expressions, but their eyes burned with intensity. As the sound of heels echoed, they positioned themselves on either side, creating a path through the narrow space.
"What do you think you're doing? Have you lost your minds!?" A woman's voice pierced the air, resonating like a loud bell. The girls remained motionless as she unleashed her anger.
The entire cabin seemed to be engulfed in a suffocating atmosphere, overwhelmed by the weight of the woman's presence.
Arms crossed, she demanded in a cold tone, "Who started this? Show yourselves!"
No one uttered a word, but all eyes shifted toward the girl who had instigated the commotion.
"Hah, I knew it, even if no one confesses." The woman walked slowly, assuming a condescending posture before the girl. "You again, Rose?"
Rose's earlier arrogance vanished at that moment, and she prostrated herself at the woman's feet, begging and sobbing.
The woman grew irritated by the sight, waving her hand to signal the men to take Rose away.
Rose's anguished shrieks pierced through the calmness Lina had managed to uphold.
Soon, the shrieks subsided outside, fading into the distance.
Lina and Renee remained oblivious to the events unfolding, but the fear and panic reflected in the eyes of those around them conveyed a sense of vulnerability.
"Let me reiterate." The woman raised her voice. "This is the fate of anyone who dares to defy me!"
The girls lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound.
Then, the woman's gaze fell upon the two girls on the floor.
Lina lifted her head, her heart pounding the moment her eyes met the woman's.
"How did this happen!?" The woman's forehead creased. "Bring them to my quarters!"
Before Lina and Renee could comprehend the situation, someone seized their arms, and the woman nearly dragged them along.
As they left the cramped and repulsive cabin, they finally realized the enormity of the ship. It was a floating palace, exuding luxury as it sailed across the ocean.
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