Chapter 444

Eleanor struggled against the grip that held her back, her breath ragged, her heart pounding. She turned sharply, desperate to catch a glimpse of Samuel’s face—but before she could, a towering tidal wave surged toward her. The world around her vanished. A deafening roar filled her ears, then silence. Her vision blurred into nothingness as the crushing force of water swallowed her whole. At the shore, Robert had already reached the water’s edge. His gaze, fierce and unwavering, locked onto the yacht bobbing in the distance. Without hesitation, he moved to board it. “Master Williams, the tide is coming in!” Jacob’s urgent voice broke through the chaos. His expression was tight with panic. “You can’t go.” Robert didn’t respond. His jaw tightened, his fists clenched. His eyes flickered toward the rising waves, the surging tide creeping higher, devouring the coastline. Somewhere in that abyss—Eleanor. The thought sent a searing pain through his chest. “No.” His voice was hoarse, but resolut