“That’s right. I’m Janie’s cousin,” a man said as he stepped out of the crowd. “I want to see her. Dead or alive. If you can’t do that, pay up,” the man continued. “How much do you want?” Benjamin sneered.
“How much? At least a million dollars,” the man answered. “That won’t do! It should be at least two million dollars,” the other man said. “That’s right. Two million dollars it is. One million isn’t enough to split between us,” the man’s wife said.
“That’s enough. I’m done talking with you all. Take two million dollars and get out of my sight!” Benjamin uttered. “We should have asked for three million instead!” the other man said. “Are you all obsessed with blackmailing? This is no place for such atrocious behavior!” Emmeline uttered.
“Who are you? Did Benjamin cheat with you and made Janie upset?” the man said. “Shut your mouth!” Emmeline uttered as she slapped the man. “You dare hit me?” the man said as he tried to hit Emmeline.
However, Abel kicked him away forcefully. The other man tried to attack them as well but he was punched by Abel. “We’re being attacked! Help!” the wives of the men yelled. Emmeline went to the restroom furiously and grabbed a bucket of cold water.
Emmeline poured the bucket on the two women and managed to make them keep quiet. “It’s alright, Emma. No need to get angry at these people,” Able said. He caressed her shoulders and continued, “I’m here for you. Just let me know which one you despise the most and I’ll beat them up for you!”
“I despise all of them! Give them 5 million dollars and beat them up until they’re half dead!” Emmeline uttered furiously. Abel turned towards the others and said, “My wife told me to give you all 5 million dollars and beat you up until you all are half dead. Any objections?”
“5 million dollars? Deal!” the man’s wife said. “Are you out of your mind? We won’t get the chance to spend any of that!” the man replied. “Two million dollars will do. We’ll leave after we receive the money,” the man added.
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