CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT – WELCOME ABOARD

Rebecca stepped onto the gleaming deck of the yacht, her eyes wide with wonder. The polished wood beneath her feet and the glittering expanse of the ocean before her were unlike anything she'd ever seen in Gilda's Bay. "Welcome aboard, Miss Harrison," a crew member greeted her with a warm smile. "Let me show you to your cabin." As they walked, Rebecca couldn't help but marvel at the opulence surrounding her. "This is... incredible," she breathed. The crew member chuckled. "First time on a luxury yacht?" Rebecca nodded, a bit embarrassed. "Is it that obvious?" "Don't worry, you'll get used to it soon enough. Here we are," he said, stopping in front of a door. "This is your cabin. Enjoy your stay!" Rebecca stepped inside and gasped. The room was more lavish than anything she'd ever imagined. A plush queen-sized bed, a private bathroom with marble countertops, and a small sitting area with a view of the ocean. As she was unpacking her meager belongings, a knock came at the door. Re