One billion dollars?
That's a lot more than expected.
Greed gets the better of people, and the kidnapper leader, his hands slightly trembling, took the USB flash drive, having already cast aside his earlier concerns.
"If you don't trust me, have your men transfer the money now. Release the hostages once the transfer is successful. Otherwise, you people in the underworld should know that I have the means to take back everything, including your lives."
Upon hearing this, the kidnapper leader shuddered and handed the USB flash drive to a subordinate, saying, "Go, do as CEO Atkinson commands."
"Yes."
Soon, the police officer in charge of the rescue operation below learned that Gem Atkinson had already negotiated with the kidnappers and paid the entire ransom.
Just, the hostage negotiator who had hurried to the scene, was no longer needed.
The parents, upon hearing the news, recited prayers, hoping that the kidnappers would quickly take their money and leave, sparing the children.
