His confidence in his plan was evident, but so was his deep mistrust of his own crew. Abir’s scepticism about the loyalty and competence of his men led him to dismiss the idea of calling for reinforcements. He had little faith in outside help, believing that any additional forces could compromise his control or lead to complications.
As he prowled the yacht’s luxurious corridors and staterooms, Abir’s determination was palpable. He was intent on finding every last piece of valuable loot, his eyes glinting with a mixture of greed and calculation.