Chapter 1835

He was akin to a ravenous wolf, ready to employ any means to achieve his goals. Those who placed their trust in him might as well have thrown themselves into shark-infested waters. "You might not have a death sentence, but if you die now, you'll lose everything." Hesper's counsel had a mesmerizing quality. While some remained unmoved, a growing number began to waver. Initially, they had sought modest profits from the drug trade and hadn't considered the possibility of total ruin. The rationale behind Hesper's words was crystal clear to everyone present. It was just that, until now, they had clung to their meager gains. "We... We'll plead guilty, and we won't resist!" The first to speak was Fenix. Hesper smiled at him, recognizing his profound fear of death. With the first surrender, others were likely to follow suit. At that moment, most of the people on the ship had decided to confess. Sullivan stood by Hesper, observing how these individuals were swayed, a smile playing on his