First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Constitutes Intentional Homicide

Ian Blackwood walked straight towards Cynthia Fulton.

Just when Cynthia thought Ian would offer her a helping hand, Ian grabbed her shoulders and suddenly pushed her down.

Splash!

Cynthia fell into the sea, desperately shouting for help.

On the deck, Serena Jennings was stunned.

Did Ian just push Cynthia into the sea in front of everyone?

If anything happened to Cynthia, Ian could be charged with attempted murder.

Serena gasped in shock; however, Ian, the instigator, seemed unfazed and even pushed his glasses up, laughing heartily.

Soon, Cynthia was rescued by the cruise ship’s lifeguard.

The seawater was icy cold, making Cynthia’s face pale and causing her whole body to tremble, her teeth chattering uncontrollably.

Such a big commotion naturally attracted a lot of onlookers.

Peter hurried to Serena’s side and asked with concern, "What happened? Are you alright?"

"I’m fine; it was Cynthia who fell into the sea."

"What?!"

Peter was shocked.

Some guests also recognized Cynthia and instead of sympathizing with her, they mocked her:

"Isn’t she the Fulton Family heiress? Was she even invited?"

"How could it be... The Fulton Family is struggling to maintain themselves now; where would they find money to attend an auction!"

"I heard she snuck in and is trying to borrow money from everyone."

"So she owes Mr. Blackwood money which is why he pushed her?"

"No, no... I saw it; Cynthia tried to push Serena first, and Mr. Blackwood was avenging his beloved!"

"So Cynthia is just reaping what she sowed!"

"Exactly! She deserves it."

Surrounded by guests who pointed and talked about her, Cynthia couldn’t stop her tears from flowing.

When had she ever suffered such humiliation since childhood?!

Serena...

Cynthia glared at Serena with bloodshot eyes.

It was all Serena’s fault...

Serena caused her to become like this!

Serena saw Cynthia glaring at her with fury, shrugged with a smile, and walked away.

Her destination was the ship’s surveillance room.

The next day, the entire internet exploded with news about Newcross Real Estate’s heiress Cynthia trying to harm someone, with a screenshot from surveillance footage showing Cynthia reaching out to push Serena clearly.

The Fulton Family was already on shaky ground, and now their scandal led to their delisting and the bank cutting off their loans.

Cynthia’s parents had hoped Cynthia attending the cruise charity auction could secure funds, but instead, they made things worse.

"It’s not like that, it wasn’t like that at all! I was the one pushed into the sea; I’m the victim!"

Cynthia locked herself in her room, shouting at her phone.

Yet, the voices condemning her online only grew louder.

Some even dug up old dirt, saying she once accused Serena of using fake jewelry in her wedding design.

Serena, being a BYC master and president of The Jewelers’ Association, would never use fakes!

Suddenly, Cynthia became the target of online trolls.

She now faced the backlash from how she once manipulated public opinion against Serena.

"I remembered Cynthia saying Serena seduced her fiancé and ruined her wedding."

"So where is her fiancé now?"

"It seems like a political marriage; from my perspective, Serena might be her fiancé’s true love, or else why hasn’t he shown up or spoken a word for Cynthia even now!"

"What is this called? What goes around comes around; heaven spares no one."

Serena sat in her office, casually glancing at the trending topics and comments on her phone.

"The Fulton Family is finished..."

She murmured to herself as she continued her work.

The foundation of the Fulton Family had long been shaken by Caleb Lockwood, so she only had to fan the flames a little to see the family reduced to ashes.

Ethan White scanned the QR code to validate the ticket, leading Serena into the Lonte Theme Park.

The theme park had been open for just over two years in City A, not long, and the equipment was still relatively new.

When it first opened, Serena was keen on visiting.

However, despite her several hints to Caleb Lockwood, he never picked up on her desire.

At that time, Serena still naively believed Caleb loved her.

Maybe after marriage, the love might fade or gradually turn into affection.

But at least he had feelings for her.

Otherwise, why did he pursue her back then?

And why did he marry her?

But after marriage, Serena had to be the diligent and devoted wife and mother to the Lockwood Family, so she couldn’t demand to visit the new theme park with Caleb.

Several times, Serena hoped Caleb would take her there willingly.

Yet, each time her hopes were dashed.

Eventually, Serena pushed the Lonte Theme Park out of her mind.

She never thought Ethan White would bring her here tonight.

"In winter, they host an ice and snow carnival, different from regular projects."

Ethan White held a promotional flyer in one hand.

Despite it being winter, the number of people at the ice and snow carnival exceeded Serena’s imagination; the park felt like stew with all the people, wherever she looked, there were people everywhere.

"Let’s queue for the most thrilling Snow Tunnel adventure!"

Ethan White turned to Serena, and the flow of people separated them instantly.

Serena only regained sight of Ethan White after the crowd passed.

They exchanged a smile.

"Serena..."

Ethan White extended his hand to Serena.

"There are so many people here, I’m afraid we might get separated; would you allow me to hold your hand?"