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    "I believe I can amodate your wishes. Our society is ruled byw, after all. Do you think you stand a chance of escaping if you kill her?


    "I should also remind you that I, and this woman here, are two witnesses. You''ll be spending the rest of your life in a dark prison cell if you go ahead with what you n to do. I suggest you consider whether you''d prefer to make a deal with me or spend a lifetime behind bars."


    Rnd''s nostrils red as he was provoked by Lucas'' condescending demeanor.


    "I know you''re a big shot, Mister Lucas, but you''re the one who wants to save her. Her life is in my hands, so I''ll be the one calling the shots! Listen to what I say, and spare me the irritation of your pretentious expression. I''m not an idiot."


    Monica''s heart raced. She could see Penny''s kicks weakening under Rnd''s grip. "Release Penny first, and then we can talk about your demands! We''re not here to provoke you. All we want is to discuss this with you. Please release her, and we will continue our conversation."


    Rnd nced at Penny, thinking she was already dead. He immediately released her, but then pulled her back by her shoulders.


    "Don''te any closer! I''ll make sure shees out of this alive if you don''t call the police. Please understand that I never wanted to do this in the first ce, but I have my reasons for doing so."


    Rnd panicked, and his mind was in disarray. His statements seemed inconsistent as he disyed arrogance one moment and pity the next.


    Lucas frowned as he struggled toprehend the man''s intentions.


    Everyone had their share of difficulties, but not everyone chose a path of no return like Rnd. Nothing could have been serious enough to warrant taking a human life, and nothing could justify having to target Penny when she never even crossed him.


    Monica attempted to soothe Rnd''s emotions. "Okay, okay! Let''s all try to understand each other''s situation here. Tell us what you want. We''ll do our best to fulfill them."


    Though Monica knew that she could only say all that because Lucas was with her, she understood that Penny''s life took precedence above everything else. She cast aside her pride to try and calm the kidnapper''s mood.


    As Lucas remained silent, she decided to initiate a dialogue with the kidnapper. Meanwhile, Lucas would patiently wait for an opportunity to subdue the kidnapper at the right moment.


    "Oh, you think I don''t know what you''re doing? You''re trying to deceive me, convince me to release Penny, and then imprison me! You women are all the same!"


    He yelled those words angrily, and Monica observed signs of a broken heart.


    "I know things must be challenging for you. Perhaps another woman hurt you. But it isn''t wise to condemn all women simply because of one woman! Why don''t you share what happened with us? We might be able to help you.


    "Besides, if you''ve been hurt by one woman, you shouldn''t force yourself down a path of no return. She''ll onlyugh at you. You''re the only person who can decide your path in life. There is no need to ruin your life for this."


    Rnd stared at his hands in a daze after hearing what Monica said. ''What am I doing?'' he thought to himself.