Chapter 239

• As the white van turned the corner and disappeared, Miguel continued to unhurriedly explain the situation to Chuck, saying, “You can go to the police, if you like... they will laugh at you and ignore you... or they will take money from you to act.... and then they will laugh at you and ignore you. Our monthly payment to el capitan helps assure this. The choice is yours.”
• Chuck.... flustered and stumbling on his words, as he tried to make sense of what was happening.... eventually collected himself and said, “B-but... I... uh... it... it will take me some time to make arrangements for the money.”
• Miguel nodded and said, “No problema.... your wife will stay with us until you deliver the ransom.... but you better get started. We will keep her alive for a couple of days, but you should know that it will not be pleasant for her.”