Chapter 4: Emily's Pov

Half an hour later, the black nanny van pulled up at the exclusive berth of the seaside dock.

The bodyguards who had been waiting for a long time bowed and pulled open the car door.

After Evan helped Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Sophia out of the car, the servants and I checked that nothing was left behind in the vehicle before following closely behind.

I had felt a bit carsick from the gasoline fumes just moments ago, but as I lifted my eyes toward the boundless sea and raised my head to take a deep breath of the salty sea breeze, I couldn't help but marvel at the ocean's vastness. My mood improved considerably.

"Such wonderful weather is truly refreshing!"

"Indeed, Arthur! We must have a good drink later!"

Not far away, the Arthurs were greeting their friends with cheek kisses and embraces, the atmosphere relaxed and harmonious.

"Let's board the yacht first and prepare lunch and fishing equipment in advance."

I waved my hand at the two servants following me.

This brand-new yacht was a treasure Uncle Kane had purchased a month ago!

Pure white throughout, luxurious and grand, with an open and bright deck, and the cabin interior elegant and exquisite.

Soon the guests boarded one after another, and the yacht slowly set sail, gliding leisurely toward the vast sea surface as the sea breeze became free and unrestrained.

After surveying the area, the two servants and I split up to get busy.

Because I hadn't slept all night, I unknowingly dozed off while arranging the ingredients. If a spoon hadn't slid from the table and fallen to the floor, I truly didn't know when I would have woken up. I thanked God in my heart.

Hearing the laughter of the Arthurs and their friends on the deck, I accelerated my work, and in my carelessness, the sharp blade kissed my finger.

"Ah!"

A bright red bead of blood seeped from my skin. I immediately put my finger in my mouth, sucked on it a few times, and found a band-aid to apply.

After everything was ready, Uncle Arthur and his friends went to the salon cabin for entertainment. Seeing the two servants looking a bit flustered, I pushed the cart of freshly prepared fruits and snacks, intending to deliver them to Evan and his friends.

Just as I pushed the cart onto the deck, Jamie darted out from my side and blocked my path. His hand pressed on my injured finger, and I sucked in a sharp breath, letting out a soft cry.

At that moment, from the corner of my eye, I caught sight of Evan's Adam's apple rolling.

"Emily! With such beautiful weather, you're not going to spoil everyone's fun, are you!"

Jamie raised his voice, and after teasing me, his eyes quickly fell on Evan, who was sitting in a sun chair.

"Evan! How about we play the no-hands butter game?"

"Jamie! You have so many rotten ideas, but this game sounds fucking awesome. I want to be paired with Luna, and with my abs alone I can make her squirt! Then she'll be on her knees begging me to fuck her!"

Luna smiled and lifted her foot to step on Jessica's nipple.

"Jessica! I think you've been doing it with bitches so much you're having delusions. I'm a woman you'll never have in this lifetime. You only deserve to lick my feet."

"Toes work too! Lucy! I'll suck whatever you want!"

Luna and Jessica spoke obscene words without restraint. Although this wasn't the first time I'd heard such talk, I couldn't help comparing it to their behavior in front of their elders, where every gesture showed their elite upbringing.

My face flushed red like a fire-roasted apple. I had no desire to participate in these young masters' boring games, because with my figure, no matter who I was paired with, it would be impossible to get the butter to its destination.

"Jessica, shut up! My game isn't just for fun, there's a punishment!"

Jessica smiled maliciously. "Are we using whips? I really enjoy that, Jamie!"

Jamie kicked Jessica and continued speaking.

"The losing team has to choose one person to spend the night on that isolated island in the middle of the coast, without any outdoor equipment."

Jamie pointed to the not-too-distant island in the distance, then withdrew his finger and pushed up his sunglasses.

"Of course! Anyone who's scared can drop out!"

Compared to spending a night on the isolated island, just thinking about the fat on my body having to grip slippery butter made me want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Perhaps there was nothing more humiliating in this world than this.

I turned my head to steal a glance at Evan.

My eyes were full of longing, trying to get him to help me out of this situation. At the very least, we had lived together for so long, he should know what I feared most.

But I didn't receive any response from Evan, not even a glance.

"Wow! So everyone's a warrior! I'm really looking forward to the competition!"

Until Jamie broke the brief silence.

I swallowed and looked up at Jamie in the sunlight, feeling a dizzy spell.

"Sorry, I'm not feeling well, so I won't..."

Before I could finish, Evan had somehow grabbed my wrist. He yanked hard, and I fell into his arms without warning.

I could even hear his heartbeat, louder than usual.

"Emily! Don't forget this is my father's gathering. Do you want to embarrass the Kane family?"

Still that tone that brooked no defiance.

My head buzzed, and my throat felt like something was stuck in it, unable to make any sound.

When the light spots before my eyes cleared, I found myself already pulled by Evan to the round table.

Six playing cards lay on it!

"I've given you time. Now if anyone backs out, just jump into the sea and feed the sharks!"

After speaking, Jamie drew a playing card from the round table. He glanced at it and flicked it playfully with his index finger.

"Those who draw the same suit will be in one group! I'm spades."

"Then I'll draw the second one!"

Luna reacted quickly, swiftly picking up a card next to Jamie's without even looking before turning it over. "Haha! I'm also spades!"

Her tone was light, her eyes revealing a peach color.

After seeing Luna paired with Jamie, Jessica grinned and casually drew a card.

He held the card in one hand while making the sign of the cross on his chest with the other, his expression sincere.

"Jessica, what are you dawdling for!"

Luna shouted at him.

Jessica made a shushing gesture.

"Noah, you and Evan come together! The card in my hand will be revealed last!"

Seeing Jessica being so mysterious, Evan chuckled lightly and casually took a card, with Noah following suit.

At this moment, only one card remained on the table, the one that belonged to me.

My hand felt as if it were bound, reluctantly lifting slowly.

Before I could touch the card, Noah flung his card onto the round table, revealing a card marked with diamonds to everyone.

"Noah! Goddammit!"

Jessica threw his card, which bore the same suit as Noah's, onto the table.

"Noah! Let me make this clear, although I play around a lot, I like women. If you get aroused later, you'll have to deal with it yourself."

I didn't hear Jessica's words at all, because the result was now obvious—Evan and I were paired together.