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."

talk about your demands! We're not here to provoke you. All

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

any closer! I'll make sure she comes out of this alive if you don't call the police. Please understand that I never wanted

mind was in disarray. His statements seemed inconsistent as he displayed arrogance

struggled to comprehend the man's

share of difficulties, but not everyone chose a path of no return like Roland. Nothing could have been serious enough to warrant taking a human life,

Let's all try to understand each other's situation here. Tell us what you want. We'll do our best

Monica knew that she could only say all that because Lucas was with her, she understood that Penny's life took precedence above everything

remained silent, she decided to initiate a dialogue with the kidnapper. Meanwhile, Lucas would patiently wait for an opportunity to subdue the kidnapper at the

You're trying to deceive me, convince me to

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