Alex jeered at Lucas who was frozen to his spot. Lucas was still pointing the gun at Alex but did not dare to shoot. Lillian was shaking in fear, tears wetting her cheeks but she was standing very still. He could tell that the girl was terrified at the turn of events.
"I've already taken care of the guy who was following me," Alex went on. "He's lying dead behind that wall. And now, luckily for me, your girlfriend is also in my grasp…"
He pressed the gun harder against Lillian's head, making her whimper. Lucas was analyzing the situation but no matter how he looked at it, he was stuck. If he pulled the trigger, Lillian would die.
Why the hell is she here? He thought but there was no time to dwell on it.
"So what will it be, Lucas Hao?" Alex demanded. "Will you tell your men to leave? Or should I shoot your girlfriend?"
"P-please let me go!" Lillian begged. "I-"
