Murder on the Cruise Ship: An engaging and thrilling cozy mystery by Allie Waters

Author:Allie Waters [Waters, Allie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-18T16:00:00+00:00

EIGHT

JOHN VANE

As the cruise ship glided through the calm waters in the late afternoon, Olivia found herself standing with Bradley Fern by her side.

Bradley’s commanding aura should have silently assured everyone around him that they were in safe hands. But the guests on the ship were super scared. Someone had just tried to kill Kelvin. If the murder attempt had been successful, that would have meant two bodies for me.

“Olivia, we need your help,” Bradley said. “The passengers are getting anxious after the recent incident. We need someone to assure them that everything is under control.”

Olivia nodded, understanding the importance of calming the passengers’ nerves. “I’ll do my best.”

Then, she followed Bradley towards the main deck where a crowd of concerned passengers had gathered.

As Olivia approached the group, she took a deep breath to steady herself. These are people who need answers to the horror that happened on this ship. But I have no answers.

Olivia cleared her throat and began, “Ladies and gentlemen, I understand your concerns after the recent events. I want to assure you that the security team and I are working tirelessly to find the killer responsible for Matthew’s tragic death.”

Questions immediately flew in from various directions. A middle-aged woman with a worried expression asked, her eyes darting around anxiously. “Do you have any leads on the killer?”

Olivia met her gaze and replied, “We’re actively investigating, and we’ll leave no stone unturned to bring the culprit to justice.”

A well-dressed man stepped forward, raising the question, “Is it true that the Mafia is involved?”

The room hushed as the guests exchanged worried glances. Olivia’s expression remained composed, her tone carefully evasive, “We’re exploring all possible angles. Our focus is on solving the case, and we won’t speculate on specific affiliations. Rest assured, we’re committed to your safety.”

Thankfully, another guest asked a question that distracted the others momentarily. It was a teenage girl wearing a colorful sundress, her bright eyes reflecting curiosity and innocence. “How can we trust that we’re safe on this ship?”

Olivia smiled at her. “I understand your concerns, and I assure you that the security team is doing everything possible to ensure your safety. We have increased surveillance and security measures. Please rest assured, your well-being is our top priority.”

As the crowd seemed somewhat comforted by her response, Olivia concluded, “Thank you all for your cooperation. We’ll update you as soon as we have more information. Please trust that we’re working diligently to find the answers. No more questions for now. The security team and I will continue to carry out our investigations.”

After addressing the crowd, Olivia approached Bradley and his security team, urging them to be vigilant in observing any suspicious behavior. The killer was among them, and she knew she couldn’t afford to overlook any detail.

As she walked away from the crowd, Olivia encountered Jake Holt, Matthew’s nephew. His face held a mix of concern and curiosity as he approached her. As he approached her, his brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes darted between Olivia’s face and the surroundings.

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