Chapter 4 " Call the cops … " Stephanie whispered , struggling to get the words out . " Let the law handle it … " Edgar sneered and leaned down , placing his hands on both sides of her bed . His indifferent face was so close . " Have you forgotten who I am ? I run the Ferguson Group . Do you think the cops will take your case ? " He straightened up and casually fixed his sleeves . " Even if you got the mayor involved , it's still useless . " Just drop it . I'll lose interest in Amelia after a few months . Stop going after her . " With that , he turned around and walked out . As the door shut behind him , Stephanie finally broke down . She bit her lip to keep from crying out loud , but her shaking shoulders gave her away . Edgar didn't visit again for days . Then , on the day she was getting released , he suddenly appeared . " Get in . " He stood at the ward door , his voice leaving no room for discussion . Stephanie got into the car in silence . But soon , she realized they weren't headed home . " Where are we going ? " she asked . " To the cruise ship , " Edgar answered , one hand on the wheel and the other tugging his tie loose . " Today is Amelia's birthday . We're throwing 15:03 Chapter 4 her a party . You're going to apologize . " 11 HAN Stephanie stared at him like he'd lost it . " You want me to apologize to her ?! " " She's been distant these past few days . " He glanced at her , frowning . " She probably feels guilty about hitting you . " " Edgar ! " Her voice cracked . " I'm the one who got hit ! I ended up with broken ribs ! " Squeak ! The loud screech of tires shattered the quiet . Edgar hit the brakes hard and shot a look at Stephanie . Outside the window , bright neon lights painted his sharp features , making him look distant and unapproachable . " Stephanie . " His voice was low but carried a sense of oppression . " Your grandmother is still in the hospital , right ? " If you don't want her hearing about this , then just do what I said . " Stephanie stared at him , stunned . Was he seriously using her grandmother to threaten her ? Did he forget how he'd knelt before her grandmother three years ago in tears , pleading for a chance to be with her ? He'd said nice things back then . " I'll protect Stephanie with my life . I'll never let anything bad happen to her . " But what about now ? Chapter 4 Stephanie bit on her lip so hard that she tasted blood before she let go . She turned to the window , watching the streetlights blur past . Her voice was barely a whisper . " … Fine . " *** The cruise ship was glowing with lights , and the tower of champagne glasses sparkled under the huge crystal chandelier . Amelia stood at the center of a crowd . Her white dress made her skin glow , and her smile was charming . " Mr. Ferguson treats you so nicely , " one girl in pink said , eyeing her with envy . " This party is insane ! " " Exactly , " another chimed in . " We wouldn't even be here if it weren't for you . " Amelia gave a bashful laugh and looked down , gently touching the diamond necklace that cost a fortune . " Come on , don't say that . Mr. Ferguson is already married , and his wife is our teacher . " " So what ? " someone scoffed . " He clearly only cares about you now . " " Yea " , " another girl added with a giggle , " That marriage is just for show at this point . " Just then , Edgar stepped into the scene . His tall frame cast a long shadow under the lights . He ignored all the gossip , looked right at Stephanie , and said lightly , " Go apologize . " Everyone stared as Stephanie made her way over to Amelia . Her heels clunked against the deck with every step , each one heavier than the last . It felt like she was stomping on her heart . 15.025 Chapter 4 " Ms. Sanchez ? " Amelia blinked , surprised . " What brings you here ? " 11 248 Misasters Stephanie's fingers dug into her palm . Her eyes were red . " I'm sorry . I shouldn't have been hit by your car and made you feel guilty for days . " 15.03 Chapter 5