Chapter 8

Barry was stunned as he watched the gruesome scene unfold on the other side of the screen, his eyes bloodshot. As I was about to lift my hand again, he threw himself at me like a crazed man. He choked out, "Duncan, it's all my fault! Please don't hurt my family anymore! I'll give you as much money as you want!" He hastily pulled a checkbook from his pocket and handed it to me with quivering hands. "I'll give all these checks to you! You can fill in any amount that you want. As long as you set my family free, I'll guarantee you live a wealthy and lavish lifestyle for the rest of your life! "I'll even send your wife to the best hospital in the world to receive treatment!" I chuckled condescendingly before tearing the checkbook into pieces. My voice was hoarse when I said, "I don't give a shit about your filthy money! Don't you dare insult me, Barry. Didn't you feel even a shred of remorse when you drove my family to their deaths?" Panic flickered across Barry's face. He opened and