Jason took a steady breath, trying to hold the captain’s attention. “Sir, I understand how this might sound, but I’m not mistaken. Too many things don’t add up. The boats, the suspicious guests, and now items going missing. We need to take precautions before this escalates.”
The captain’s brow furrowed, and a flash of irritation crossed his face. “Mr. Tanner, with all due respect, this is a luxury cruise, not a crime scene. We handle hundreds of passengers, and strange coincidences happen. There’s no need to turn it into a spectacle.”