Scar glanced at Janessa and Theo beside him, then turned back, his gaze sweeping over his buddies before saying, “We’ve retired from this business for many years, and this time coming out of retirement was unavoidable, with considerable risks involved.”
“I’m not satisfied with only a million in payment!”
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
“Frank isn’t a good guy. He’s the one pulling the strings, so naturally, we’ve got leverage on him… He thinks he can dismiss us with just a million?”
Upon hearing his words, the others were shaken.
“Boss, are you suggesting… threatening Frank?” one of the men swallowed nervously.
“That’s right.”
Scar took a deep breath, his voice cold, “We were just following Frank’s orders on this, but now, we’re the kidnappers.”
“There’s a risk to our lives at any moment.”
“But he’s sitting back here, reaping the benefits! Do you think that’s fair?”
“Besides, that guy Frank is now the young master of the Duncan family. He’s not short of money.”
After a moment of contemplation, they found his reasoning quite sound. After all, they were taking considerable risks by returning to this line of work.
A million may not be much considering the standard of living nowadays.
“Boss, what should we do then?”
Scar sneered and said slowly, “Frank ordered us to do this, so he’s the instigator. If we get caught, he can’t escape responsibility.”
“At the beginning, we did agree to keep quiet no matter what the outcome, but damn it, Frank is so damn rich, willing to spend fifty million to help a woman…”
“And here we are taking such risks, and he’s just offering us a measly one million each!”
“I can’t swallow this!”
“Since we’ve got them in our hands now, let’s directly threaten that guy. Each of us wants ten million. If he doesn’t give it, we’ll just expose this whole thing.”
“After all, we’re not afraid to make trouble. I don’t believe Mr. Duncan can endure imprisonment just for a few tens of millions!”
Scar understood these rich people very well.
They could spend millions or even tens of millions to buy someone’s life, but they wouldn’t want to go to jail for a few thousand million.
So, he had Frank in his grip!
Frank sat in the back seat of the car, resting with his eyes closed. Thinking of Charlotte’s pleading tone, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
And knowing that in two days, he would have this woman, who considered herself above him, under him… he was extremely excited!
Years of obsession were finally about to be fulfilled!
Fight him?
This woman was still too naive!
Just as he was feeling extremely pleased, his phone suddenly rang, displaying a virtual number. He couldn’t help but frown in confusion.
Why were those guys calling him again?
He didn’t want to have too much contact with them; if things went wrong, it could be troublesome. He didn’t want to get into trouble.
But now, he had to answer these calls.
After answering, he frowned impatiently, “Didn’t I say it? Don’t contact me too often. What if we get exposed?”
“I’ve instructed you to do as I say. After the job is done, each of you will receive a million as a reward, I’ll take care of it myself.”
Upon hearing Mr. Duncan’s words, there was a sneer from the other end, “Mr. Duncan, now that we’ve been on the same boat, do you really think a million can dismiss us?”
“What do you mean?” Frank’s face darkened.
“Mr. Duncan, you’re the young master of the Duncan family now, wealthy as you are. We’ve worked hard for you, and you’re only offering us a measly million each. Isn’t that too stingy?”
“Don’t be greedy!” Frank’s eyes narrowed, his voice cold.
“Mr. Duncan, your threats won’t work on us. We’ve shed blood for you.”
“Besides, we’re just ordinary folks. What do we have to fear?”
“But it’s different for you… the young master of the Duncan family, you haven’t enjoyed a lifetime of wealth and glory yet. Can you bear going to prison?”
“Are you threatening me?” Frank was furious.
“Hehe…” Scar sneered, “Of course not, but, Mr. Duncan, imagine… if we get desperate and decide to eliminate these two kids, then disappear overnight, what would happen when your information is exposed? Would you still have a life of wealth and glory?”
Upon hearing this, Frank’s heart trembled. “What do you want?”
“Ten million each.”
“Just consider it as the money you gave to that woman, as a reward for us. Otherwise, we’ll go down together.”
Frank broke out in a cold sweat, “There’s room for negotiation.”
In Holland Residence, Quentin sat in the living room, holding a cigarette between his fingers, feeling extremely agitated.
Zaid walked in from outside, immediately lowering his head, not daring to breathe too loudly.
“How’s the investigation going?” Quentin cast a sideways glance, and Zaid felt an immensely powerful pressure coming his way.