Barrett did not want to look, but he already imagined what had happened, he firmly ran as fast as he could to get to the entrance of the boat, and once there, the security guard looked at them from head to toe.

“Tickets, please!” the security guard said.

Barrett looked up, his eyes meeting those of the man he knew he had to face.

Despite the nerves knotting in his stomach, despite the fear clutching at his heart, he summoned a smile to his lips, trying to project confidence and assurance.

He took a deep breath, steadying himself for what was to come, knowing that this moment, this confrontation, would determine the course of his future.

The man standing before him was a formidable opponent, a formidable rival, but Barrett was determined to hold his own.

He lifted his chin, ready for the challenge, ready to face whatever lay ahead.

“Just by looking at you, I can know that you have achieved something incredible! I can’t wait to fight you!” Jay said, her voice steady and unwavering, as