Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion 18 novel Chapter 360

“Yes, she seems fine. We will proceed with the exchange now,” Hayden stated flatly as he waved his hand slowly for his men to approach with the money.

What happens now?

“Can you stand?” Hayden asked softly.

I didn’t think that I could, so I shook my head at him helplessly. The truth was, even if I could stand up, I couldn’t walk which made me a huge burden. My freedom was just on the other side where Hayden’s men were, but it seemed so far away and impossible to reach with my feet taped together like this.

“Move away from her, Torex,” the leader commanded coldly.

Suddenly, all guns were drawn and pointed in Hayden’s direction. My head felt light, and I truly thought that I was going to faint just from the sight. This can’t be happening. One sign of aggression only led automatically to another as all of Hayden’s men drew their guns and pointed it at the enemies.

I started praying and I didn’t even know what exactly I was praying for. Please…don’t shoot?

“I propose a hostage exchange,” Hayden spoke up calmly yet very clearly.

Everyone seemed to freeze at his unexpected proposal, and I was among one of them. A hostage exchange? What does that even mean? Who is he going to exchange me for?

My eyes widened when I realized that in this entire place, there was probably only one more person who would be considered more valuable to this group of men than me. My relationship with him was probably the only reason why they thought that I was of any value in the very first place.

It can’t be. This can’t be happening!

I began struggling as I tried to stand up while making desperate protesting sound against the tape over my mouth. Hayden must have realized my panic before he turned to smile reassuringly at me. The smile wasn’t enough to calm me down and I knew that nothing could ease my fears. This is just plain crazy!

“A hostage exchange?” the leader questioned with unfeigned surprise.

“Correct. I propose that you take me instead of her as hostage. As you can see, I’m completely unarmed. All you have to do if you agree is escort her over there to my men and I’ll let you tie me up as hostage. It’s that simple,” Hayden explained calmly.

“And if we disagree?” the leader asked.

Even I could tell that he was interested. Who wouldn’t be interested in taking the next boss of Torex as a hostage?

“Why would you disagree? Are you saying that woman is more valuable than I am?” Hayden asked as if the question was a dumb one.

Hayden’s offer made sense. In fact, the terms were too favorable for it to be true. He was right, why would they hesitate to take Hayden instead of me.