The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife

Chapter 353 Supporting Each Other

Joseph Shaw could not help taking a glance at Serenity Wright. Why would she volunteer to be a hostage?

"So do you agree or not? Or are you scared of a woman like me?" said Serenity in a taunting manner.

Joseph could not help scoffing.

He was well aware that Serenity was using a goading technique. However, in reality, she was incapable of showing any of her capabilities before him!

Besides, Serenity was a member of the Wright Family at the very least. Having one extra hostage signified having an extra advantage.

"I can see that you're rushing to get aboard, so I won't reject you either, of course," said Joseph coldly.

"Alright." Serenity, who felt relieved ever so slightly, propped up Susan Shelby strenuously. "Susie, don't worry, I'm with you."

Susan took a glance at Serenity and felt distressed." Serenity, this is a very dangerous situation. There's no need for you to..."

Joseph was a frantic man, so Serenity was surely bound to face plenty of danger if she was taken as a hostage.

Serenity had already helped her way too much. How could she allow her to get involved in a dangerous situation like this?

"Susie!" Serenity interrupted Susan. "Say no more. I promised Father and Mother that I wouldn't let you out of my sight and I'll certainly keep my promise."

Serenity’s exquisite face was filled with determination as she spoke.

"Serenity..." Susan could feel tears welling ever so slightly in her eyes.

"What a touching moment of sisterly love. Don't blame me for reminding you that my crew has already started the engine of the ship. If you don’t act quicker, I can't guarantee the safety of this little baby's life anymore!” said Joseph impatiently.

Susan and Serenity gazed into the eyes of one another. They nodded at each other simultaneously, supported each other, and walked over.

Joseph had already instructed his crew to let down the ladder earlier. Susan and Serenity helped each other get on the ship.

They had just stepped on the deck when a few burly men began restraining them.

"Joseph!" Susan looked at Joseph furiously. "You said that you’d let Chessie off!"

"Don’t worry." Joseph laughed. "I will naturally do what I promised you.”

He ordered a crew member coldly, "Place the bassinet on the pier." "Yes, sir." The burly man picked up the bassinet.

Susan's gaze followed Chesney in pain.

She hoped that her little Chessie would be fine even after being fed alcohol and sleeping pills. If she could, she wished that she could be with little Chessie at all times, yet she had no other choice now. She had to do this to save little Chessie's life.

She watched helplessly as the bassinet was placed on the pier. Susan's gaze was glistening with a longing glint.

'I'm sorry to do this to you, my little baby. You must be good when I'm not around. Don't let anything happen t o you.'

"Alright, one of you may come forward now and take the infant," said Joseph.

A police officer walked over cautiously and picked up the bassinet.

Tears welled up in Susan’s eyes when she said aloud," When Julian gets here, please tell him to take good care of Chessie!"

The police officer nodded hastily.

Joseph pulled out a gun and pressed it against Susan's forehead coldly. Then, he said, "Set sail!"

The ship moved away slowly.

There were two hostages on Joseph's ship, Serenity and Susan, so the police officers did not have the courage to act rashly. If they were to drive Joseph into panic mode, it was highly possible that he would kill the hostages.

On the other hand, Susan and Serenity possessed a unique status. If anything were to happen to them, no one could bear the responsibility.

They could only watch helplessly as Joseph left the pier.

"Quick, dispatch orders to the stations along the way. Tell them to keep an eye on the ship following the departure point and look for an opportunity to rescue the hostages at any moment," said the sheriff.

The group of people immediately began planning their next move in a haste.

However, they were well aware that Joseph was already in an undefeatable position now that he had the hostages under control. Even if they were to track the ship's whereabouts, there was nothing they could d o now.

The door of a room was opened. Julian ordered his crew to toss Susan and Serenity into the room. 2

Joseph looked at Susan with a smile. "Mrs. Shaw, your courage has allowed your daughter to live. That makes you a heroic mother."

Susan told him coldly, "Joseph, whatever you're trying to do here, let me tell you that Julian won't allow you t 0 get your way."

Joseph cracked a ghastly smile for a moment. He bent over and tilted Susan's chin. "Tsk tsk tsk... You really believe in him, huh? Alright then, Susan. Let us take a good look at who’s going to be the final victor this time, shall we?" Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Susan looked at him fearlessly. "I firmly believe that those who commit malicious acts don’t meet a good end."

"How righteous and honorable of you, Mrs. Shaw.” Joseph smiled and clapped. Then, his expression turned cold all of a sudden. "Both of you shall behave yourselves and stay here nicely. Don't worry, I will let you witness how I achieve the final victory with your own eyes."

"Bah!" Serenity spat at Joseph coldly.

Joseph was not bothered by her action. Instead, he watched Serenity with interest. "That's really interesting. Serenity Wright, I’m quite interested in your growth suddenly."

Joseph's remarks sounded rather baffling, so Serenity only replied with a cold scoff.

"I shall bid farewell to both of you first. I think Julian has almost arrived in Ningcheng City. I’ll be very busy soon.” Joseph chuckled and walked out of the room right away.

Bang! The cabin door was closed.

Susan and Serenity were the only people left in the

room.

Perhaps Joseph believed that Susan and Serenity were incapable of escaping now that they were in his territory and had thus not tied them up. They were still allowed to move freely in the room.

However, the door was guarded by two burly men that would block their path if they tried to leave.

Serenity had attempted to struggle free, but her hand had been grabbed by a burly man earlier. What a waste. Her skill was rather impressive when used against an ordinary person, but the subordinates brought by Joseph this time were all elite staff members. Males had the inherent upper hand when it came to physical strength. She could never be a worthy match for these people.

Besides, the ship would be sailing in the vast sea soon.

Even if they did manage to escape, both her and Susan were incapable of swimming so there was nothing they could do to escape this place.

"I'm sorry, Susie. I can't figure out a way to leave," said Serenity guiltily.

Susan could not help grabbing Serenity's hand." Serenity, why are you apologizing to me? It's my fault for getting you in trouble this time!"

"We are siblings. There's no need to talk about getting one another in trouble,” said Serenity calmly.

"Hmm... We're siblings.” Susan's eyes reddened ever so

slightly.

She suddenly remembered Madam Shaw’s warning. Madam Shaw had said that Serenity bore ill intentions against her, yet how had that turned out? It was Madam Shaw's fault that she had been reduced to this, yet Serenity was the one that had stayed with her and refused to separate from her even in death. 1

She wondered if Madam Shaw would be blushing from embarrassment when she remembered her remarks about Serenity.