Xenia had no inkling of Clarissa's malicious plan.
Happily, she made her way to the seventh deck. This level was dotted with open-air spaces and balconies, offering a panoramic view.
The fireworks show was set to start at midnight.
Right now, all Xenia wanted was to stand on a balcony, enjoy the sea breeze, admire the waves rolling in the night, and maybe strike up a chat with other guests, making a fleeting friend or two.
Besides, she might just get the chance... Xenia glanced over her shoulder at Clarissa.
If Arthur had been her assigned bodyguard tonight, there would have been no opportunity for anything. Arthur was incredibly vigilant, almost impossible to deceive. No matter how carefully Xenia tried to disguise her intentions, Arthur could always see right through her.
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