Chapter 214

Edward Hawthorne led Alice Sterling downstairs and picked a quiet table, motioning for the staff to bring over some signature dishes. They both had stuff weighing on their minds, so neither spoke much, just pretending to be interested in the people dancing. When the food arrived, Edward peeled a shrimp and placed it on Alice’s plate. “Try this—they had it flown in special.” Alice took a few bites, but stopped soon after, worried seasickness might hit her again. Feeling a little better, her attention drifted to the opulent decor around the cruise. She asked in a low voice, “Whose idea was it to throw a party on a yacht?” Edward casually wiped his hands dry and replied, “It’s a gift. Mr. Fisher from Dynasty Group gave this cruise ship to his wife for her birthday.” “A birthday gift? A whole boat?” Alice stared at him in disbelief. Her gaze shifted to Mr. Fisher, who was over in the crowd looking like the classic player, yet somehow generous enough to spend hundreds of millions on a yacht