Chapter 193 (2): The Church of Heavenly Father was Hit with an Unprecedented Nerf
In the cabin, two small-time crooks kicked up a ruckus as they damaged the diesel engine. They didn’t even care enough to put away the tools they had used before running away from the scene of the crime as fast as possible.
After a brief moment of silence, Veronica elbowed the scum behind her, huffing as she emerged from the shadows. “Why didn’t you let me take care of them? What do you stand to gain from the ship breaking down?”
“Then I’ll get to stay one more day on the sea with you. The ocean, moonlight, and your fiancé. Isn’t the combination romantic?” Wayne grimaced while pressing a hand to his ribcage.
Veronica couldn’t bear hearing any word related to marriage. Acting like Monica when its tail was stepped on, she burst out and demanded that Wayne stop spouting nonsense.
“I’m not speaking nonsense. Why else would you be on this cruise ship, sneaking about like a thief?” Wayne gave her an understanding look and smirked at her, reaching out to put his arm around her waist. When she dodged it, he grabbed the air and took a sniff. “You smell like engine oil. Ew.”
“Hmph!” Veronica turned away. “Don’t flatter yourself. I’m here for Vera. She can be gullible and slow. I’m worried that she’ll get into danger on her own, so I’ve been protecting her in secret.”
“Then it’s too late for you. Vera’s in my room. She’s drunk a lot and gotten wasted, not even wearing clothes.”
“!”
Enraged, Veronica rushed out to teach Vera a lesson.
Wayne followed her and commented in exasperation, “In a situation like this, the man should be the one to get beaten up. Why are you going after a victim?”
She staggered, feeling humiliated at his comment. She whirled around and punched him in the nose.
“This should calm you down. Go to Vera. My secretary is in the room, too. You should stay with them tonight.” Wayne gave her the room number. When she looked at him warily, he rolled his eyes and said, “They’re both clothed, and I’m not staying the night in that room. You know me. While I tend to run my mouth, I’m actually quite conservative.”