NovelGoldChapter 481
The day before Carolyn's birthday.
Allison had just finished lunch when her phone lit up with Carolyn's name.
"Hey, Allie, can you cearly tomorrow afternoon?"
Allison blinked. “Isn't your birthday party in the evening?"
"It is, but the cruise sets sail in the afternoon. We're spending two days at sea- just for fun."
"Oh, nice! What tshould | be there?"
"We'll leave once everyone arrives, but | want to see you sooner. So cas early as you can, okay?"
"Sure thing."
The next day, the weather couldn't have been better-sunny and bright, with just the right amount of breeze.
Allison slipped into the blue halter dress she'd bought at the mall, dabbed on a little makeup, and clipped her
hair up in a quick twist. She didn't bother with a fancy hairstyle or heavy makeup. It was Carolyn's day, after all—
she didn't want to outshine the birthday girl.
Joshua was already waiting for her, lounging on the couch with a relaxed smile. Allison packed a small suitcase
with a change of clothes and her essentials, then let Joshua lead her out of the villa with his arm around her
shoulders.
A black Cullinan was parked out front. Joshua's assistant, John, was behind the wheel, ready to take them to the
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The sky was endless blue, the kind that instantly puts you in a good mood. The sea breeze was cool and salty,
brushing away any traces of sleepiness. White sailboats and sleek yachts lined the docks, but one ship stood out
—a huge, gleaming white cruise liner, elegant and grand like a palace floating on water.
This was where Carolyn's birthday party would be.
A red carpet stretched from the dock right up to the ship's entrance. Uniformed hostesses greeted guests with
bright, practiced smiles. Crew members in white gloves helped carry luggage.
Allison walked up the gangway and soon spotted Carolyn. She was absolutely radiant, dressed to the nines in a
shimmery, blue-violet mermaid gown that caught the light with every step. The skirt rippled like sunlight on
water, soft and graceful but with a queenly flair, Asparkling blue diamond necklace glinted at her neck, and her
matching earrings and bracelet completed the look.
"Allie, you made it! I've been waiting for you," Carolyn said, her face lighting up as she hurried over. She glanced
at Joshua standing next to Allison and grinned, looking even more pleased.
So Joshua did come. It was actually his first tattending one of her birthday parties.
Allison caught the little shift in Carolyn's smile and couldn't resist teasing, "So, were you waiting foror for
him?"
Carolyn rolled her eyes, pretending to be offended. "Can't | wait for both?"
Allison laughed and handed her a neatly wrapped gift. "Happy birthday, Luna. This is for you."
Carolyn took it with a big smile. "Thanks, Allie! | actually got something for you, too. You're always so
thoughtful."
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