Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1926

"Nate, did you ever, even for a moment, see me as myself, not Sheena's replacement? Did you ever… really care about me?"

Nathaniel froze.

Before he could respond, Kristen's hand, which had been clutching his sleeve, went limp.

As she was leaning against the ship's railing, she lost consciousness and fell into the rough sea below.

"Kristen!" Nathaniel shouted, reaching out too late to save her.

Blood spread in the water, blooming like a crimson flower.

Everything happened too quickly, and Nathaniel stood stunned, staring at the sea.

Having finally broken free, Tommy rushed to his side.

"Mr. Nicholls, she's gone. We need to get you to safety."

Nathaniel snapped out of his daze, turning his icy glare toward Declan.

"Today, none of you are getting away."

Tommy's reinforcements had arrived, tipping the scales in their favor.

Realizing the dire situation, Declan tried to retreat with his men.

However, Nathaniel did not give him the chance.

He grabbed Declan by the collar, landing punch after punch, his rage inextinguishable.

Declan's men wanted to intervene, but Declan held them back with a gesture.

"Stay back."

Even his men were confused by this command.

Declan spoke through bloodied lips, his eyes sharp.

"Nathaniel, Kristen was my daughter. Her death is on you!"

Nathaniel's fury intensified as he roared, "Your men killed Kristen. It's your fault."

Declan smirked.

Despite his injuries, he retorted, "If she hadn't met you, she'd still be alive. It's all your fault! I won't let this go!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Declan struggled to his feet and began to retreat under the protection of his men.

"Mr. Blackwell? Mr. Blackwell? Are you okay?"

He waved his hand, noticing the doctor with the medical kit.

"I'm fine. Treat the wound."

A piece of wood had pierced his arm, and if it was not removed, it could cause a serious infection.

Speaking in their local dialect, the doctor discussed the procedure with one of Declan's men, who then conveyed the message.

"Mr. Blackwell, we need to remove the splinter immediately. It could cause an infection."

Declan nodded and said, "Do it."

The doctor prepared to administer a local anesthetic, but Declan stopped him.

"No anesthesia. Just do it."

Everyone was stunned as the pain would be excruciating without anesthetic.

Declan had never acted like this before.

After that, they realized it was because of Kristen's death.