The Wrong Hostage
Harden watched as the numbers on top of the elevator door slowly rose.
45, 46, 47, 48, 49…
He wasn’t worried. He was surrounded by his own men, who were so loyal to him, they would immediately lay their lives for him, if given the chance.
These men, who he had trained to be killers, could disarm and kill any would-be assassin. If Arthur decided to go back on his word and bring backup, these men would quickly regain control of the situation and turn the tides back in their favor. There was no doubt about it. They knew what to do.
Besides, he had a trump card. There was the kid hidden away in one of the bedrooms. Harden would bring him out when the time came, and use it to exchange a life for a life.
Arthur would definitely be willing to lay down his life for his son
