Chapter 375
Chapter 375 The Exchange Proposal
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Since the banquet two years ago when Aubrey had made a scene, Hudson had noticed his son withdraw–growing distant from the family.
On holidays Charles often didn’t come home. He would rather stand duty with the Werewolf Security Bureau than sit at the Lynn table. Hudson felt the gap between them keenly; he couldn’t read his son, didn’t know what he wanted. Now, standing face to face, he realized there was no longer the respect in Charles‘ eyes that should belong to a father.
A cold knot tightened in Hudson’s chest, then Charles spoke: “Ms. Mary is waiting at the fish- drying ground.”
The fish–drying ground was wide and open–wind swept through from every side, with only low thatch shelters and no real cover. It was completely exposed.
“What game is she playing?!” Hudson felt the situation slipping from his control. Charles only handed him a phone. Hudson hesitated, then answered.
“Mr. Lynn.”
Aubrey’s voice came over the line, cool and deliberate.
“Aubrey! Why won’t you come? Don’t you care if Leon dies?!” Hudson demanded.
Aubrey smiled faintly. “I’m here because I care about him. Otherwise, why would I leave the house?”
Before Hudson could reply, Aubrey went on.
“You kidnapped Leon to get to me, didn’t you?”
“You want us to bring Leon to the fish ground and exchange him for you,” she said. “If you fear an ambush, send a drone to scout first. The drying ground is open–you won’t be able to ambush us. If you’re still nervous, bring as many people as you like. How about that?”
Hudson’s instincts warned him something was off, but Aubrey’s terms were tempting–and Leon was in his hands. He counted the risk and agreed.
“You’d better not try anything clever,” he warned. “Or I’ll drag Leon down with me.”
Aubrey smiled and cut the line.
Hudson thought for a moment, then headed back.
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“What’s the plan?” Dave snapped; he was impatient. Hudson’s eyes flicked, then he lied smoothly.
“Aubrey wants a swap at the drying ground–hostage for hostage.”
Dave swore, his southern accent thick with anger. “Why didn’t she come here? Tell her to come here!”
Hudson waved him down. “It’s fine. The drying ground’s open–no chance of ambush. She’s likely worried that if she came here and we seized her, we’d still keep Leon. At the drying ground she can stuff Leon into a car and get away. That’s why she picked that place.”
Seeing Dave object, Hudson cut him off. “No time to argue; your master’s waiting on this. Hand Leon to me.”
Dave blinked. “Aren’t I coming too?”
Hudson’s face went grave. “You stay and keep Alpha Mateo occupied. With Leon in our custody, he won’t act rashly.” The source of thɪs content is.net
Dave, a little confused but trusting Hudson’s tone, handed Leon over.
Hudson left by the warehouse’s back exit, taking Leon and his men with him. They did not disturb Alpha Mateo. To protect himself, Hudson had called up all his people; hidden among the crowd, he felt safer against any sudden betrayal.
Alpha Mateo, seeing no movement inside the warehouse, looked to Charles. “What is Aubrey up to?”
Charles hesitated, then answered quietly.
“Divide and conquer.”
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