Though the situation was dire, Richard’s calm and composed attitude inspired confidence. He knew that this was his opportunity to protect his guests and uphold his role as the heroic captain, ready to act decisively. With quick thinking, he assembled a small team and briefed them on his plan to regain control of the yacht.
The pirates on deck grew uneasy in the eerie silence that followed the engine shutdown. The yacht’s stillness disoriented them, and their lack of experience with such a large yacht left them feeling lost and vulnerable.