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."

grip. "Release Penny first, and then we can talk about your demands! We're not here to provoke you. All we want is to

dead. He immediately released her, but then pulled her back

any closer! I'll make sure she comes out of this alive if you don't call the police. Please understand that I

in disarray. His statements seemed inconsistent as

he struggled to comprehend the man's

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

understand each other's situation here. Tell us

her, she understood that Penny's life took precedence above everything else. She cast aside her

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

to deceive me, convince me to release Penny, and then imprison