My Husband Wants Me Dead (Esther and Bradley) novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265 

Bradley signaled with his eyes, and Kevin tied Ben up with a rope. Kevin even used adhesive tape to cover the boy’s mouth to make it more realistic. 

Ben cooperated throughout, showing no signs of frustration or unease. 

Kevin patted the boy’s shoulder and spoke gently. “Don’t be afraid.” 

They weren’t Shane. They couldn’t bring themselves to harm innocent people. Moreover, Kevin was a doctor and understood the value of life. He was only using the boy to intimidate Shane and had no intention of actually harming him. 

Kevin pushed Ben to the front of the ship, where a cruise ship appeared in the distance on the endless sea. Jessica, beside Shane, immediately spotted her son and couldn’t help but confront Shane, her heart twisting in agony. “Shane, no matter what happens later, you must protect our son. If you dare…” 

Shane looked toward his son in the distance with a squint, feeling a slight clench in his heart. He had been involved in numerous heinous acts, always treating other people’s lives as worthless. However, it was only when it came to his own son that he realized he had vulnerabilities too. 

Unlike his daughter, Liliane, Shane had been involved in Ben’s upbringing and growth, and he took pride in having such a son. If he had to choose between Liliane and Ben, he would undoubtedly choose the latter. 

The cruise ship drew closer, and Shane could see his son clearly. His hands and feet were bound, and his mouth was taped shut, making him look like a helpless victim waiting to be slaughtered. 

Shane and his wife boarded a boat to go on the ship. 

“Stop!” Clark shouted coldly. 

Shane, fearing the consequences, obediently stopped and stood silently to the side. He looked at Bradley, who was sitting in a chair, and said, “Mr. Warner, you can bring anything up to me. Please don’t trouble my son!” 

Jessica also pleaded, “Mr. Warner, this is an affair among adults. It has nothing to do with our child!” 

Kevin kicked the two severely weakened kidnappers, and the latter suddenly regained some spirit. They no longer sought survival and only hoped that Bradley would give them a quick and painless death. 

“Mrs. Hoyer, you may not be aware of what this man by your side has done,” one of the kidnappers said coldly, looking at both Shane and Jessica. “Shane instructed us to kidnap Mr. Warner’s wife and son!” 

Shane’s eyes flashed with a fierce glare through his glasses, and he gritted his teeth. “I’ve never instructed you to do anything!” 

Shane couldn’t possibly admit to such heinous acts in front of his son. He didn’t want to shatter the image Ben had of him. 

The kidnapper sneered. “Mr. Hoyer, don’t be so quick to deny. We have evidence.” 

“Shane, did you do it or not? Admit it if you did…” Jessica was anxious and at a loss. Looking at her son, who was being mistreated, she wished she was the one being restrained instead. Don’t wager our son’s life!”