Chapter 441

Even though the salty seawater had seeped into every orifice of his body and the pain in his leg never ceased, Samuel still swam laboriously, led purely by instinct. The waves were violent, relentless, and unyielding, tossing him like a mere speck in the vast ocean. In the chaos, he had lost sight of the yacht. Now, there was nothing but boundless sea, chilling to the bone, stretching infinitely around him, carrying the distinct briny scent of salt and despair. Samuel frowned, pushing forward. If he didn’t reach shore soon— No. He knew Robert too well. If Robert had truly wanted to kill him, there were a thousand ways he could have done it on land. There was absolutely no need for such an elaborate ploy. Just as the thought settled in his mind— Without warning, a powerful force yanked him downward. His body plunged beneath the surface in a heartbeat. Something had caught his foot. Panic shot through him as he struggled against the unseen force. It was strong—unnaturally strong. For a f