“900 Billion!” Jake exclaimed in shock and the inspector widened his eyes in bewilderment. Ever since he started taking cases involving kidnapping, never had he heard of a Ransom as huge as this. The highest was about millions none has ever asked for!
Strausser chuckled at Jake's reaction and walked closer to Zara whose expression was epic as she glared at him. Before he began the call, he had taped her mouth so she wouldn't bluff out where they were, that's if she knew the place.“Isn't your beloved woman more than billions huh? And besides, you're wealthy, your stocks are more than a trillion, 900 billion won't be huge huh?” Strausser spoke rhetorically.Suddenly, the police made signs with Jake and he covered his speaker.“How do we trust he is with her? Ask him if you want to speak with her.” The inspector whispered and Jake nodded.“ How am I sure Zara is with you? you could be a scammer.” Jake asked and the inspector gave him a thumbs up
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