The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas frowned and adopted a negotiating stance.

"I believe I can accommodate your wishes. Our society is ruled by law, after all. Do you think you stand a chance of escaping if you kill her?

"I should also remind you that I, and this woman here, are two witnesses. You'll be spending the rest of your life in a dark prison cell if you go ahead with what you plan to do. I suggest you consider whether you'd prefer to make a deal with me or spend a lifetime behind bars."

Roland's nostrils flared as he was provoked by Lucas' condescending demeanor.

"I know you're a big shot, Mister Lucas, but you're the one who wants to save her. Her life is in my hands, so I'll be the one calling the shots! Listen to what I say, and spare me the irritation of your pretentious expression. I'm not an idiot."

She could see Penny's kicks weakening under Roland's grip. "Release Penny first, and then we can talk about your demands! We're not here to provoke you. All we want is

Penny, thinking she was already dead. He immediately released her, but then pulled her back

this alive if you don't call the police. Please understand that I never wanted to do this in the first place, but I have

His statements seemed inconsistent

as he struggled to comprehend the man's

everyone chose a path of no return like Roland. Nothing could have been serious enough to warrant taking a human life, and nothing could justify having to target Penny

attempted to soothe Roland's emotions. "Okay, okay! Let's all try to understand each other's situation here. Tell us what you want. We'll do our best to

knew that she could only say all that because Lucas was with her, she understood that Penny's life took precedence above everything else. She cast aside

kidnapper. Meanwhile, Lucas would patiently wait for an opportunity to subdue the kidnapper at the

what you're doing? You're trying to deceive me, convince me to release Penny, and then imprison me! You