Chapter 377

Nelson had just finished speaking when Milton said, "Look, you might as well take off on your own. Leave the lady here with us. We'll show her around and treat her well for a couple of days. No harm will come to her." A young man pointed his gun at Judith and commanded, "Step over here, gorgeous." "I…" Judith stammered. Panic washed over her face. The predatory grins spreading across the men's faces made their intentions crystal clear. "Look, I paid you 60 grand for our safe passage. Please, just let us go," Nelson pleaded, his voice breaking as fear overtook him once more. "I'm counting to three. If she's not here by then, I'll shoot!" Milton's tone was filled with grim resolve, signaling that these were men who meant their threats. One man kept his gun trained on Nelson in the car, while another aimed at Judith. A third man began a countdown. Their coordinated movements made it clear this wasn't their first time using such tactics. "Three!" "Two!" "Stop! Don't shoot!" Nelson