An hour later, the cruise ship's power was restored, and the satellite signal reconnected. It had been a false alarm. The guests quickly dispersed, returning to their leisure, shopping, and entertainment.
Almost no one noticed a speedboat quietly departing from the massive vessel. Theodore Crawford and Silas Roland had been sent away. These minor interruptions quickly passed.
To express his apologies, the ship's captain ordered the chefs to prepare an exceptionally lavish lunch spread. Unlimited supplies of deep-sea lobsters drew cheers from the food lovers. The lobsters were incredibly fresh and delicious, so much so that the guests nearly swallowed their own tongues in delight. Everyone enjoyed a hearty meal, feeling utterly satisfied.
After finishing her lunch, Iris Dalton returned to her room to rest and took the opportunity to call a meeting with her subordinates in Pike.
