Chapter 77

“I’ve got a call,” he announced to everyone else. We all gathered together, forming a small circle. He waited until everyone was there before picking the call. The phone wasn’t on loudspeaker but I strained my ears to hear what Carol had to say. Of course, she demanded money and made the request I knew she was going to make. Give me Andre Rios.

When Anton dropped the phone from his ear he sighed.

“Well?” Cole asked impatiently.

“She will let Bianca go for a price and in exchange for Andre.”

Four pairs of eyes turned to me, three of them curious to know why Carol would make such a specific request.

It was Cole who voiced the question. “Why does she want you?” he demanded. “What do you have to do with this?”

I started to answer truthfully but Anton interrupted me. “He has nothing to do with it but we will give her the money she wants and negotiate for him,” he pointed at me.

Cole wasn’t convinced with his answer but the look in Anton’s eyes was one that demanded respect for his decision