Chapter 142

I tried to appeal to his conscience. He looked to be around my age and should also have children. "I don't know how old you are, but you must have your reasons for doing this, and you probably have children as well. Think about your kids and give my son back to me." I watched as his brows slowly relaxed and the corner of his mouth twitched. I continued to persuade him. "I'll have my assistant prepare the money right now. You just put the knife down." "You want me to put the knife down? Then you'll catch me." I saw his gaze grow agitated again, and I almost wanted to slap myself. Lorraine was beside me. When she saw his agitated look, she said, "We can also be your hostages. You can do whatever you want as long as you don't hurt the child." I glanced at Lorraine. She was frowning, appearing more nervous than Yvonne, who was the mother. "I'll prepare a car for you." I looked at the man as I tried to satisfy all his requests. "Then, you can leave." Hearing me say that, the man m