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The ropes around her feet were torn apart by her struggles, and she began to fight to free her hands.

If she freed herself, she would tightly embrace the pillar, climb to the highest point, and hope to save her life.

But it seemed as if God was truly against her: a massive wave struck, completely submerging her. The water rose instantaneously, and had long since passed over her head...

The people on the cruise ship all witnessed this scene, and Tao Hua immediately commanded his men: "Quick, go down and save her!"

Several men, who were already prepared with equipment, were about to jump into the boat below when Rong Shaoze suddenly punched the man holding his umbrella and bellowed, "Everyone stand still, did I give you permission to save her?!"

"Are you insane?" Tao Hua was no longer joking, and spoke gravely, "In a while, the water level will rise, and the pillar will definitely be washed away. Where will you go to save her then?!"

"Don’t worry, I know the strength of the pillar I arranged for. This storm can’t wash it away," he retorted confidently.

"What if it does? Even if the pillar isn’t washed away, being tied to it, unable to move, she can only drown alive.

The water’s already risen, it won’t recede for half an hour.

Do you think she can hold her breath for half an hour underwater?

Besides, even if she really wants to beg for mercy now, could she still speak?

And even if she could, could you hear her voice through this? "

In the roaring storm, Tao Hua’s voice reached Rong Shaoze’s ears intermittently.

Each word felt like a thousand pounds, smashing into his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe, causing a pain in his chest.

The pouring rain soaked his clothes, and the water kept sliding down his chiseled face, making him look even colder and more rigid.

He clenched his fists tightly, his muscles tensed, as he struggled to contain the powerful fear and unease inside him.

Slowly, his gaze shifted towards Lin Xinlan’s direction.

There, apart from the still visible pillar, nothing else could be seen.

Lin Xinlan had already been completely submerged by the sea...

Already...

Rong Shaoze thought of this word and realized how long she had been under the water.

Every second longer she remained, the more danger she was in. Even a second’s difference could mean, perhaps, she would lose her life!

"Plop— " The man suddenly leaped into the sea, not giving anyone a chance to react.

Tao Hua was stunned for a moment, then immediately bellowed, "What are you all waiting for, go down and save her!"

"Yes!" Several subordinates quickly jumped into the boat, tensely initiating the rescue operation.

Lin Xinlan was struggling to breathe in the water, feeling as if her chest was about to explode.

The only method now was to break the ropes; only then would she have a chance to survive.

Perhaps in dire moments, people manifest extraordinary strength. She tore the ropes apart in a few tries, then, with one hand holding onto the pillar, she started to pull at the rope around her waist.

She had just managed to pull the rope apart when the sea water almost swept her away.

Clinging tightly to the pillar, she narrowly escaped disaster and then used the buoyancy of the water to climb up.

But having just climbed a little, she was hit by the water again and almost got swept away.

After several such attempts, she felt her body losing much of its strength. If she didn’t hurry, she was doomed.

Just as she was about to lift her head out, Lin Xinlan felt a surge of joy in her heart, and with newfound strength, she climbed up a long way, finally bringing her head above the water.

Once she could breathe, she gasped for air greedily.