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Chapter 491: Maximum Ransom

Huang Xiaochuan then returned to the living room and asked Zhang Yun, "Didn't you arrange bodyguards for the child?"

"It was arranged, but they neglected it."

Huang Xiaochuan said coldly, "You're the same, aren't you?"

Zhang Yun pursed her lips and nodded sadly.

Huang Xiaochuan immediately issued an order: "All bodyguards present at the time are to be dismissed, but they must cooperate with the police investigation and are not allowed to leave the manor until the child returns. I have arranged for the security company I brought to take over the security work at the manor."

Zhang Yun agreed to all of Huang Xiaochuan's arrangements.

Soon! The $200 million bearer bonds demanded by the kidnappers were transported to the estate by armed guards.

A group of police officers and federal agents finally understood what real rich people were like. How long had it been? Two hundred million dollars had been delivered just like that, as if it were a piece of cake for them.

Following this, one of the largest security companies in the United States sent a professional security team of over a hundred people to take over the security of the manor. However, the core security was handled by eight people that Huang Xiaochuan brought from China. These people were all elites from the Marine Corps who joined the company after being selected after retiring from the military.

Seeing this, Sanders and the others were speechless. This rich man was really too extravagant. This wasn't a security guard; it was practically a small army.

At this point, Sanders reminded him, "Sir, this is America. I'm warning you not to break federal law." He was worried that Huang Xiaochuan might do something irrational.

Parkin also tactfully said to Huang Xiaochuan, "Sir, we understand your feelings very well, but you still have to trust us. If we both work together, your son can return to you and your wife as soon as possible."

Huang Xiaochuan glanced at him and replied only, "Officer, she is not my wife, she is just the mother of my son."

Parkin shrugged. It was really awkward for rich people to talk like that. Anyway, Sanders had already reminded him of what needed to be reminded.

The ransom is ready; now we just wait for the kidnappers' call.

The kidnappers said they would call again within 24 hours.

Huang Xiaochuan didn't sleep all night, waiting until the early hours of the next day when the kidnappers called.

An agent wearing headphones gave Huang Xiaochuan an OK sign, and only then did Huang Xiaochuan answer the phone.

A shrill, strange sound came from behind.

"Is the ransom ready?"

Huang Xiaochuan calmly replied, "It's ready as you requested!"

Huang Xiaochuan clearly sensed that the kidnapper seemed to freeze for a moment.

"Who are you?"

"I am the child's father. As long as you don't harm the child, money is not a problem."

There was a two-second silence on the other end: "Wait for the call."

They hung up the phone immediately after speaking, and the entire call lasted less than thirty seconds, making it impossible to determine the kidnapper's location from which they made the call.

Zhang Yun looked at Huang Xiaochuan with concern, wanting to hear what the kidnappers had said on the phone.

"Let's wait for the call."

Looking at Zhang Yun's haggard face, Huang Xiaochuan said, "You haven't slept all night. Go get some sleep. I'll have someone call you if you need anything."

Zhang Yun stubbornly replied, "I'm fine, I'll just wait for the call here."

Huang Xiaochuan glared at her, annoyed: "What will happen to Yawen if you collapse? Go and get some sleep. Butler Li, get her a sleeping pill so she can sleep for a while."

The housekeeper readily agreed and advised Zhang Yun to go and rest.

Seeing Huang Xiaochuan's resolute attitude, Zhang Yun had no choice but to get up and go to the bedroom.

After Zhang Yun left, Huang Xiaochuan rubbed his face, trying to clear his head as much as possible.

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He then said to the maid, "Get me a pot of strong coffee, quickly!"

The coffee was served quickly. After drinking a large cup, Huang Xiaochuan instructed the housekeeper to prepare breakfast for everyone. He told the security company staff not to worry about them, as they had their own logistical support.

Huang Xiaochuan sat on the sofa looking at the photos in his hand. They were some group photos of Luca, Yawen, and Zhang Yun. The two children looked almost identical, so they seemed to be identical twins.

Looking at Luca's adorable smile in the photo, Huang Xiaochuan's mood grew increasingly heavy.

Because he had always lived in China, Huang Xiaochuan didn't know many people in the United States, most of whom were in the tech industry. He couldn't think of anyone to discuss this with for the time being, and he couldn't tell anyone in his family about it yet.

It goes without saying that when the family finds out that they suddenly have twin sons in the United States and one of them has been kidnapped, the family will be in turmoil!

Even if he explained again, it would be useless. How could he tell Yu Xiang? Would she believe him? And then there was his father-in-law, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. Huang Xiaochuan was in a real bind. This was like mud falling into his pants—even if it wasn't shit, it was still shit. Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan was extremely annoyed by Zhang Yun's actions.

After much thought, I realized I had to make the decision myself.

After a while, Parkin, who had eaten and drunk his fill, sat down in front of Huang Xiaochuan. Without any hesitation, he took the coffee pot from Huang Xiaochuan and poured himself a cup. The coffee pot seemed to be able to keep the coffee warm; even after so long, the coffee still looked very hot.

After a while, Parkin, who had eaten and drunk his fill, sat down in front of Huang Xiaochuan. Without any hesitation, he took the coffee pot from Huang Xiaochuan and poured himself a cup. The coffee pot seemed to be able to keep the coffee warm; even after so long, the coffee still looked very hot.

After taking a couple of sips of coffee, Parkin frankly said to Huang Xiaochuan, "Sir, may I offer you some advice?"

Huang Xiaochuan put down the photo: "Of course, please speak!"

Parkin rubbed his large belly and said, "My opinion is that it's best not to pay this ransom. You know there are a lot of media reporters outside the manor?"

Huang Xiaochuan didn't understand what this guy meant, so he remained silent and waited for him to continue.

Sure enough, the greasy, middle-aged fat man said again, "With so many people in the manor, the news must have leaked. As long as you pay the ransom, the whole of America will know tomorrow. This ransom is the highest in American history. It sets a very bad precedent for you and your child. You paid the money too readily. Since someone has succeeded once, more people will take the risk."

Huang Xiaochuan was suddenly jolted awake. Yes! He had only thought about Luca's safety and hadn't considered the huge aftermath that would come after this matter was resolved. There was no reason to be on guard against thieves every day.

Damn it! If that's the case, wouldn't I, my wife, kids, and parents all become walking money-printing machines?

A short while later, the sound of helicopter rotors came from outside. Huang Xiaochuan went out and looked up at the sky, his face contorted with rage.

Damn it, that fat cop was right. The two helicopters circling over the estate had the logos of two well-known New York television stations painted on their fuselages. You could clearly see the cameramen filming the scene inside the estate. If this was broadcast on television, the kidnappers would immediately know that the police had intervened, and their son would be in even greater danger.

Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan broke out in a cold sweat.

Huang Xiaochuan gritted his teeth and tried desperately to calm himself down. Only after calming down could he think about what to do next.

Huang Xiaochuan immediately summoned Zhang Yun's legal team, pointed to the helicopter in the sky, and said to them, "You two should send lawyer's letters to these two TV stations right now, telling them to stop invading my privacy. If they dare to broadcast the situation in the manor on TV, I will make them pay until they are bankrupt."

Upon hearing this, the lawyers immediately set to work. These lawyers were eager for such a big case, as it was the only way to earn a lot of money. Compared to the legal fees during a lawsuit, their usual consulting fees were nothing.

Money gleamed in the eyes of these lawyers.