Chapter 93 - Under Attack (1/2)

Anya and Alvin entered a minimalistic, monochrome office room. Both saw the tense security officer waiting for something without focusing on the file in front of him.

'Knock…'

Anya knocked on the door as she stepped inside hurriedly. She didn't wait for permission as she didn't have much time.

Stunned, Stefan stood up looking at the couple still on the ship. He was waiting for his men to report him about their departure. He was tense thinking about what they were going to do in the water. They could die if they were in the ocean for a long time. No human could float for a long time or swim for hundreds of kilometers.

”Mr. Matthews? What's wrong? Is there a problem?” He asked as he crossed the table and stood in front of them.

Alvin didn't respond. He stayed behind Anya who went forward. She didn't beat around the bush and questioned him, ”Officer…” She glanced at the name badge on his chest and continued, ”Officer Stefan, Do you have control over all the security staff on the ship?”

Stefan looked at Alvin who stood indifferently, whereas his attention was on the lady in the room. He responded in perplexity, ”Yes, I do.”

Anya barely nodded and asked another question. ”Are you certain they are loyal to you?” She wanted an unwavering response so that what she planned doesn't fire back to the people on the ship or the officer.

Stefan frowned hearing her questioning him about his subordinates' loyalty. However, seeing her seriousness, he didn't get angry and responded straightforwardly, ”Miss…” Somehow, he was sure that she wasn't the wife of Alvin as they entered there as Collins hence he said didn't call her Ms. Collins or Mrs. Matthews. ”It's my team. They aren't somebody planted by Harper Johnson.” It was his merchant security team.

”Great!” Anya exclaimed. She wasn't well aware of this information as it was all new to her. Since Alvin trusted the man, she chose to trust him for the safety of the people on the ship.

”The ship will reach the shore tomorrow by three in the afternoon. the ship mustn't route to any other place and everything should stay under your control.” Anya stated hurriedly, stressing that he should have overall control.

Stefan glanced at Alvin again. Why was he feeling like she had a hand in cutting off a vacation? And she seemed to be sure that there would be a problem on the ship.

Anya continued without bothering about the questioning gaze of the officer, ”Now, ask your men to immediately block the crew space. They shouldn't get the chance to enter the engine rooms or any upper decks.” Her instructions were crystal clear.

Stefan furrowed his brows hearing her directions. Although he got to know people often sit in a five to ten members group, it wasn't against any rules. He couldn't lock those many people as it would affect the functioning of the ship.

”Miss, I can't pass on such orders without proper reasons. It's impossible without the captain's consent.” He turned her down. He was willing to listen to her words because she was with Alvin. Else he wouldn't have even felt the need to waste his time on her.

Alvin watched her and Stefan while they conversed. Anya stayed calm despite the rejection. It was like she expected it to happen. He was pondering whether to put in a word, the quicker they leave the ship, it was better for them.

Anya commended the man who was loyal to his work, without being easily influenced by people. She went to his desk as she continued to speak, ”Officer Stefan, what are the jobs on the ship that don't need any qualification?”

Stefan: ”...”

She didn't wait for the response, ”Floor Cleaners. There are more than 200 cleaners who work on shifts on different decks.” She sat down on his chair and opened his laptop.

She started working on his laptop as she continued, ”There are more than 150 men who clean lower decks, and do other low-grade work.” The low-grade works like providing laundry, cleaning the used dishes, maintaining the dry and wet waste on the ship.

While saying it, Anya easily cracked the laptop password and started hacking the network. She had stored a few critical videos that could be extracted. Before Stefan could even think straight about what was happening, he noticed Anya's expression change. There was a hint of alarm in her widened eyes, yet she looked calm.

”What's wrong?” Alvin who had his eyes on her the whole time, made way to her as he asked.

Anya turned the laptop around for Stefan as she answered Alvin, ”Manager Payne and his lackeys are gathering people. Anymore late, everyone will be in danger.”

The security officer watched the live video of people in the crew space discussing something and making groups. He was already aware that Manager Payne was suspicious but he had no proof to report to the captain.