Aurelia's gaze grew hazy as tears cascaded down her cheeks.
The woman handed her a small vial, continuing, "Find Leopold and sneak this into his coffee. Then he'll never be able to harm you again."
Outside the cabin, the female assassin had rotten luck, bumping into the overpowered Leopold while on the run. With a single punch, he knocked her out cold.
Yuna cuffed her and handed her over to other bodyguards.
"Where's Aurelia?" asked Leopold.
"Mrs. Stirling is in her room."
Leopold returned to the cabin to find Aurelia standing at the door, holding a steaming coffee.
"Waiting for me?"
"Yes," she nodded. "I made you some coffee."
Leopold took the coffee, opened the door, and together they entered.
As evening approached, the captain announced an emergency that required the cruise ship to dock at the nearest port.
Whispers of Mr. Leopold's sudden illness spread among the passengers.
The medical room was heavily guarded by bodyguards while doctors attempted to resuscitate Leopold.
"What exactly happened to Leopold? How could he fall ill so suddenly?" Tanya wore a mask of concern.
"The specifics are unclear," Kevin replied.
Megan's mind raced with worry. Could it be the Boss' doing? With her child yet to be born, would it still inherit if something happened to Leopold?
Lana and Aurelia sat together. Aurelia put an arm around Luna’s shoulder, comforting her in a low voice, "Leopold's a tough cookie. He'll pull through."
Arnold, accompanied by William and Skyler, hurried over.
"How's Leopold?"
"He's being treated in the medical room," Aurelia whispered.
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