But my Emma was still inside the van.
If they used force…what if she got hurt?
Ethan watched my face,smiling as if he had guessed my fear and the look in his face was getting even more smug.
"What?Your team found them?Too bad,it's already too late.Scarface Seven and his gang aren’t amateurs.When they’re cornered,they do what’s needed.”
He slammed the SUV into gear and the engine growled.“Jenna,if you want your daughter to live,then do exactly as I say.Pull your people back now.Or I’ll call Scarface Seven and have him kill her.”
As he spoke,he actually lifted his phone,ready to dial.
“No!”I cried,my heart nearly stopping.“I…I promise!I’ll make them retreat!”
I couldn’t risk Emma’s life for anything.
The bodyguard looked at me,looking unsure.“Miss…”
I shut my eyes,pain stabbing through me,tears cutting tracks down my face,my nails digging into my palms.“Listen to him.Tell everyone to retreat…for now.Hold off on any action.”
The bodyguard hesitated,then keyed his communicator and relayed the order in a low voice.
Ethan and Natalie exchanged relieved smiles.“That’s better,”Natalie cooed.“Would’ve been easier if you had behaved sooner.Why make a scene?”