The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2604

Elton’s wrists were loosely tied, a clear sign they didn’t take him seriously.

As he came to, he could hear his captors cracking dirty jokes in the van, their laughter booming through the confined space.

“These rich folks are a real hoot, thinking we’re all dumb as rocks. Boss, you’re the brains, just tossed out a hook and they couldn’t wait to throw their cash at us,” chuckled a man with a deep voice.

Elton kept his eyes shut, trying to discern how many people were in the van.

His initial plan had been to rescue the two kids if these goons took him, but he had to weigh his own capabilities. If the stakes weren’t too high, he’d take action; otherwise, he’d have to patiently wait for the cavalry – the police.

He had faith in the force.

“Those knuckleheads would’ve called the cops by now. They just haven’t shown their faces to us. How long have we been dodging the cops? You think I don’t know them? They’re scared stiff of spooking the quarry; they’ll meet our demands for sure. Heck, if we knew it’d be this easy, we should’ve asked for more. Our guys could’ve had a bigger cut, then we’d all go out for a round of beers to celebrate!”

The man’s voice oozed confidence, his words dripping with arrogance and disregard for law enforcement.

for us. With you, we’re never hungry,” another voice piped

wonder they were so dismissive of the police; these

eels.

involuntarily; the knowledge that they were old hands at this game made him

all that

fool? Keeping your eyes shut so tight.”

a punch

then

is. This wimp can’t

Boss.” Without giving Elton a chance to reply, Monkey, a

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dizzy, lying on the floor barely able to whimper, that Monkey asked, “The

you.”

the girl’s dad, not a cop. You can trust me,” Elton said