"But Benjamin Carter remained on guard: "Why should I believe you?"
"You release the child, and I'll be your hostage."
Charlotte Thompson took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone as calm as possible.
"How much can you really shield, hiding behind my child? Yet, you must be quite aware of how many guns are aimed at you right now?"
While she spoke, Charlotte slowly closed the distance between her and Benjamin Carter.
"I can be your hostage, that's much better than a child. Besides, I am just a defenseless woman."
"Don't move!" Knowing Charlotte was inching closer, Benjamin Carter immediately stopped her.
"If you're truly helpless, why would you offer to exchange hostages?"
"That's my child, I must protect him." Charlotte answered without hesitation.
"The child is innocent, let him go."
Although Charlotte continued to maintain her composure, her voice clearly choked up.
She kept her eyes on Jack Thompson, who Benjamin Carter was holding.
