The tension in the room escalated instantly. The scarred man truly hadn't expected Adam to hit him.

But right now, Adam was his golden ticket, his big payday, so he didn't want to burn that bridge.

He swallowed his anger and forced himself to stay calm.

"Mr. Alvarez, did you bring the money?" the man asked.

Adam's voice was cold and unwavering. "I brought it-every cent. But we do this fairly. I give you the money. You give me the hostages."

The scarred man smirked. "Sure, we'll trade fairly. But I'm only giving you one of them."

Adam's sharp eyes narrowed, his deep voice turning ice-cold. "What do you mean?"

"We agreed on a trade, one person for one billion dollars. I never said anything about handing over two. That money only buys you one." The scarred man's grin was laced with cruelty.

Adam's jaw tightened. "I'll pay more."

"Mr. Alvarez, this isn't about money. This is how things work in my world. You only get one. Now, make your choice-your ex-wife or your girlfriend. One walks out with you. The other stays with us." He let out a dark chuckle.

Celine's face paled. She hadn't expected this twist.

He was making Adam choose between her and Carly.

Carly immediately turned to Adam, her voice urgent. "Adam, this isn't even a question. You're obviously choosing me, right? My heart isn't in good shape. I need to get out of here!"

glanced at Carly briefly, then

his gaze. "Mr. Alvarez, would you

she wanted to leave. But it wasn't just about her anymore.

would Adam choose

frowned slightly, but he

"Tick-tock, Mr. Alvarez. I'm giving you until the

You said you'd take me with you! You swore you'd always take care

about to fall when Adam spoke. "I choose

his

surprised-not even a

came down to her and

him say it

hand drifted toward her stomach. The baby was still inside

"Little one,

aba Tather just

us before you were

left us behind," she the

I like a man who makes quick decisions. Take

men stepped forward and cut

was free, Carly scrambled to her feet and threw herself at Adam. "Adam!

pouted and clung to him like a

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