The red-haired girl suddenly burst out of the room, shouting, "Help!" The atmosphere in the corridor instantly turned strange.
Sifa's imagination ran wild. Recalling the romance novels and melodramatic television shows he had watched in his previous life, he conjured up a whole drama starring an overbearing captain.
"You can't come out!" the blond maid cried. Jealousy flashed in her eyes, as though she had just spotted a romantic rival.
Sifa knew then that his guess was right. This red-haired girl was probably another of Tracy's "lovers"!
And her favorite, at that.
Sweet Talker Mesor immediately strode forward, grabbed the red-haired girl's arm, and pulled her back toward the room, lowering his voice. "Miss Helene, you know the captain doesn't like you behaving this way."
"Think about everything the captain has done for you!"
The girl, who looked as though the Vice Admiral of Ailment had abducted her onto the ship, wavered. Her resolve faltered, and she was ultimately led back into the room.
The blond maid cleared her throat softly. "Sorry. Please pay that no mind. She's a friend of our captain's. She throws the occasional little tantrum."
Edwina had no interest in Tracy's private affairs. Besides, the girl's skin had been smooth and her complexion healthy, with no signs of abuse. She had even less reason to intervene.
She nodded and gestured for Jodson and Sifa to follow.
They arrived at the captain's cabin.
The blond maid pushed open the door and said quietly, "Captain, Ms. Edwina and her companions are here."
"Show them in." Tracy's voice came from inside, slightly low but still soft and feminine.
Once Sifa and the other two entered, the blond maid withdrew, shutting the door with a bang and cutting them off from the outside.
Sifa surveyed the captain's cabin. Thick carpeting