To Be Yours Again novel (Alec and Jenny) novel Chapter 785

Graham and James were well aware of the blond man's craftiness but did not object to the ransom amount.

"Money is not a problem. But how can you guarantee you'd let us go after you get the money?" James asked. In his eyes, the abductors had no credibility at all.

"Mr. Windsor, just trust us," the blond man offered a lackadaisical promise, unconcerned with whether Graham and James were convinced, knowing full well they had no other option. His hostages didn't have the luxury of giving up their only hope, even if he walked back on the promise. That was the reason behind his cockiness.

James glanced at him but did not call him out. "How about this? We'll pay you the first 300 million dollars to release Mr. Walter. You can let me go when you receive the second payment," he suggested. At the very least, one of them could be free. Graham would be safe even if the blond man took back his word.

"No!" Graham spoke ahead of the blond man. "James, you leave first. I'll be the last to go." He and James knew that the blond man wouldn't free them both. Whoever was left behind would lose his life. Putting aside the business partnership between the Walters and the Windsors, the fact that James was Jenny's senior meant Graham wouldn't do that to him.

"Mr. Walter…"

"James Windsor!" Graham growled quietly. "Listen to me. I only have one request—please go easy on Jo if you can." He sighed, knowing it was too much to ask from James, especially at that moment, but he was at the end of his wit.

He wasn't worried about Jenny because he had everything arranged at Walter Inc. Even if someone wanted to sabotage the company, he believed that Jenny could handle the challenge. The same could not be said for Jolene. He sensed that the Windsors would call off the engagement soon, which was not surprising, but he hoped that James could show mercy to her after the failed engagement. He still cared a lot about Jolene because she was his daughter.

The mood became somber. James stared at Graham in silence.