Si Kong's gaze ultimately fell on Daisy, who was lying quietly on the deck.
Her mother had died saving him in Miami, leaving behind this pitiful child who unfortunately developed stomach cancer.
…
All the children were looking at him, and there wasn't much fear in their eyes.
Because he had taught them, as long as you don't give up, no one can defeat you.
They trusted him, as devout believers trust their god.
Si Kong was well aware that, with the simplest of orders, they would readily lay down their lives for him.
"Ivana, I want your assurance that every child here will be safe. After leaving this ship, they will be treated with respect," he demanded.
On the warship, Ivana Bennett was gazing at the white cruise ship adrift far away, separated by glass.
At that moment, the sunrise was already cresting the eastern horizon.
The golden sunlight bathed the cruise ship, coating it with a faint golden glow.
