Chapter 23: The Soft Warm Kiss But Still A Venom
Henry and Emma followed Mr. Kim down the narrow hallway. No one said a word. The rain kept beating against the windows, and the yacht swayed slightly with each passing wave. The tension was thick in the air.
When they reached the captain’s cabin, the door was already open.
Junho was sitting in the corner on a chair, soaked and slumped forward, his head in his hands. He looked up when they came in, eyes wide when he saw his father. But Mr. Kim didn’t even look at him.
"Show me the footage," he said to the captain, voice flat and sharp.
The captain nodded and went straight to the control panel. He clicked a few buttons, and soon the screen lit up with security footage.
Henry and Emma stood behind Mr. Kim, watching closely.
The video showed Jean and Logan along with Junho and his secretary at the deck, arguing. Then as the storm hit harder Jean leaped at Junho and began to snatch the phone. By now when the waves grew rougher Farah and Jean went to the edge of the deck. And then, in one terrifying moment, a massive wave crashed over the side and Jean was gone.
Emma gasped and covered her mouth. Henry’s jaw tightened.
Mr. Kim said nothing, just stared at the screen. He saw how Logan jumped in right after Jean without wasting a moment.
Junho didn’t move. He sank lower in his seat, hands still gripping his head.
The video ended. The room went quiet except for the sound of the storm outside.