Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1280

Emmy clung to the railing, her grip so tight her knuckles turned white. She stayed there, holding on, until the ocean finally calmed. Only then did she allow herself a deep breath, closing her eyes for just a moment. When she opened them again, any trace of worry was gone. What took its place was something fierce and steady, a calm kind of determination that showed in her eyes.

She turned briskly, walking back the way she came while pulling out her phone. She called the styling team, her voice swift and in control. “Bring all of James’s things onboard. Clothes, grooming kit, everything. Wait for me in the forward lounge. Be ready.” Emmy never doubted for a second that James would make it. She had to be ready for him when he did.

Hanging up, she kept moving without missing a step. She glanced at the security team standing guard in the corridor. Her tone was cool, steady, all business. “Listen. Lock down every hallway that leads to the bow. No one gets close except the styling team. Especially the bridge — absolutely no one goes in there. Understood?”

The guards snapped to attention, answering in unison. “Yes, ma’am!”

Next, Emmy dialed the executive director. “Alert the performance troupe. I want everyone down to the aft deck now. Start a blessing ceremony, something big and festive. Tell the guests it’s a special surprise from the resort. Holy water blessings, good luck for everyone, the works. Get as many people as possible gathered up — make it sound fun.”

That celebration would drown out any noise from the front of the ship. It would also keep the guests together and easier to manage. After that, she rattled through a few more calls, making sure every detail was set in motion.

When everything was arranged, Emmy ducked into a nearby lounge to touch up her makeup. She checked her reflection, brushed a bit of powder across her cheeks, and then slid a tiny Bluetooth earpiece into her ear. It was her only link to James — her only way to know if he was okay.

Once she was ready, she fixed a perfect, confident smile onto her face. The kind that never cracked, no matter what. Then she walked out, calm and graceful, heading straight for the crowd and acting as if nothing in the world could shake her.

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