Chapter 437

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 w