On the yacht, Benjamin was about to turn back when a huge wave crashed over them, splashing cold water onto Celine's face. Her long lashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes. Sitting up, she saw Benjamin. "Benjamin, where are we?" A dull ache throbbed at the back of her head.

Benjamin looked at her in surprise. "Celine, you're awake?"

Celine quickly pieced things together. Her expression darkened as she took in the endless ocean. "Benjamin, what's going on? Why did you bring me out here? Are you trying to hurt me?"

Benjamin asked, "No. Carly made me bring you out here. I don't like you, but I won't hurt you. I'll take you back."

Celine's thoughts whirled. She couldn't understand why Carly was so obsessed with her. Adam had divorced her and loved Carly. What more did that woman want?

Just then, Celine noticed a red light blinking on a countdown timer. "Benjamin, what is this?"

Benjamin froze. "Explosives! Why are there explosives on this yacht?"

Celine's heart sank. The countdown had entered the final 30 seconds. She grabbed Benjamin's arm urgently. "We don't have time! The bomb's about to go off!"

Benjamin cursed. "What should we do?"

Celine looked at the endless sea and said, "We jump."

"You're insane, Celine! This is the ocean!" Benjamin argued.

Celine asked, "Would you rather get blown up or jump?"

Benjamin hesitated. "I'm not jumping!"

Celine acted without hesitation. With one swift motion, she kicked him from behind, sending him tumbling into the cold, unforgiving water. Benjamin's curse was drowned out by the roar of the waves.

As the countdown reached its final 10 seconds, Celine leaped into the vast ocean below, and the yacht exploded in a deafening blast.

Adam paced in frustration, dialing Celine's number repeatedly. Each time, the cold, automated voice answered, "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later."

A deep unease settled in Adam's chest. Something was wrong. He rushed back to the residence and went straight to Celine's room. He reached for the door, but it opened automatically. He noticed her phone on the carpet.

Randell entered just then. "Celine? Adam, what are you doing here? Where's Celine?"

Adam's expression darkened as he picked up her phone. "Something's happened to her."

Without another word, Adam stormed out, shouting, "Guards! Help!"