Chapter 828 The Calm Before the Storm

Arthur seemed much calmer, and even showed a little worry. Otis immediately stopped his excitement and asked him seriously, "Arthur, what are you thinking?"

"With Spencer's character, do you think he will be afraid of his father being in our hands?"

Otis was taken aback when he heard the words, and after thinking about, he thought greedy people were the most ruthless, maybe...

"Also, I can guess what he's thinking. He'll be sure we won't hurt Erik," Arthur said calmly, "But he's not useless. He can buy us time when Spencer hesitates."

This world was very unfair. Cruel and ruthless people were unscrupulous, but kind people had scruples and can't bear everything.

"Arthur, don't think so much anymore. We don't have much time. Let's get started." Otis didn't want anything to disturb Arthur's mood, so he kept saying to him. "Okay, let's act!" Arthur's eyes darkened. He calmed down and murmured.

Lucia, wait for me!

Tonight, the moonlight was soft, with only a few dim starlight as a foil, and the sea was darker than usual.

Spencer stood on the deck and waited for the time to pass, his heart beating faster and faster.

"Mr. Davies, it's almost time." Dan reminded him, standing beside him.

Spencer glanced back at Dan. Seeing his serious face, he couldn't help but smile and said,

"Are you still worried?"

Dan nodded and said, "I've always thought something is going to happen." The sea was so calm tonight.

"Don't worry," Spencer said lightly, "You just need to take care of them."

"What if something really happens?" Dan suddenly asked solemnly.

Spencer turned to meet Dan's eyes. He was silent for a few seconds then said quietly,

"You know what to do."

For the first time, Dan hesitated about killing and silencing.

"But don't be impulsive. As long as there is still room for return, we will go first. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you don't need to do anything." Seeing Dan's hesitation, Spencer said again. Dan didn't answer immediately, but only nodded slightly after a long time.

With the passage of time, the crescent moon, which was still in the sky, quietly moved its position and got closer to the sea. Spencer stared at the time on the phone. It was not more than one second, not one second less. After exactly twenty-four hours, he called Chris.

Beep beep...

It was a bit long to wait, but Spencer didn't mind. He even imagined Chris' flustered look proudly. Maybe he still hadn't made up his mind at this time, but he wouldn't let him procrastinate any longer. Thirty seconds later, the call was connected.

Spencer frowned and immediately said provocatively,

"Mr. Brown, you are not punctual."

On the freighter, in the conference room, the mobile phone was still placed on the table, but this time there were Chris, Helena, the Edwin couple, Elliot and, of course, Erik who was gagged next to him. Hearing his son's voice, Erik whimpered and wanted to speak, but the tape on his mouth was tightly sealed, and his voice could not be heard at all.

"I'm not the one who should be anxious." Chris said flatly.

"Oh," Spencer chuckled and immediately got into the subject. "How is it going? Lucia, that child, and your wife Esmae's fate depends on how you answer me."

Hearing Spencer's contemptuous and disgusting tone, Elliot frowned deeply. If he was not afraid of disrupting the plan, he would have taught him a lesson as his uncle.

"Don't you think it's better to talk about such an important matter in person? What's more, I also need to confirm their safety." Chris ignored Spencer's threats and walked at his own pace.

"It's not necessary," Spencer immediately declined.

"I compromised once when Esmae talked to me. Then what happened? She left the decision to you, and I will spend time with you to meet and discuss. How long will it be delayed? I want to get an answer immediately! Do you want to keep the money or keep the people! Choose!"

Spencer's temper became irritable again.

"Spencer, don't you think your behavior is biased?" Chris' voice slowly became deeper, and he said quietly,

"What would you do if someone takes your family as hostage?"

Spencer was worthy of being a cunning person. Upon hearing this, he sensed that something was wrong. After pondering for a moment, he asked,

"What do you mean?"

"On the high seas, not only you can do whatever you want, but we can too." Chris raised his hand after speaking, and the security personnel over there immediately tore off the tape on Erik's mouth. Erik yelled "Spencer", but he could only make this one sound. Before he had time to report his location, he was silenced again in an instant.

A long silence followed.

Everyone was waiting for Spencer's reaction, but at this moment, Spencer was gripping the phone tightly, desperately suppressing his emotions to control himself from throwing it into the sea.

"Chris Brown," Spencer's voice was as cold as coming from hell. He called Chris by his full name and said,All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

"I really underestimated you. I thought you were an upright gentleman, but didn't you use such a clumsy and despicable method in the end? We are no different."

"Whatever you say," Chris replied coldly without frowning.

"Esmae is my beloved woman. I treat Lucia like my own daughter, and I take great care of the baby. They are imprisoned by you. I want to kill you. You are aggressive and merciless. Why should I talk to you about being a gentleman? Now Erik is in my hands. You can choose for yourself, whether to exchange hostages, or abandon your father and choose glory and wealth."

"No wonder you're so calm, because you thought you caught my weakness," Spencer said sarcastically.

"However, I want to ask, if I dare to kill them, do you dare to hurt my dad?"

Spencer's implication was that Chris would not dare to murder anyone.

"You want to bet with me?" Chris was not under Spencer's influence, and he was willing to talk to him now, not for the purpose of exchanging hostages.

"Why not?" Spencer said angrily without thinking.

At this time, everyone frowned, not because Spencer's words affected the plan, but because they were shocked that he could be so calm about his father's safety. Until now, he didn't even mention a word of concern for Erik.

So far, Erik had failed miserably.

"Erik, is he the good son you have raised?" Elliot couldn't resist his anger, and couldn't help questioning Erik.