Chapter 235

The man's sudden display of respect heightened Esther's alertness. The sight of the bloody severed hand added to the gravity of the situation. "I'll throw this hand into the sea to feed the sharks," the man declared before heading to the deck and disposing of the hand in the boundless sea. Esther heard the sound of the waves, and her temples throbbed. These ruthless individuals were capable of such brutality without hesitation. If they desired her and Felix's lives, it would be an effortless decision for them. Even before the man approached with the severed hand, Esther positioned herself to shield Felix from the view. Witnessing such a scene would be a nightmare for any adult, let alone a child like Felix. The man glanced at the tape on Felix's mouth and the plastic zip tie on his wrists before handing Esther a pair of scissors. "Mrs. Warner, please come with me, along with Young Mr. Warner." With the boss' orders, the leader treated Esther differently, acknowledging her importa