Chapter 590: Taking a gamble

Jared kept tapping his fingers on the table as he stared at the camera in the interrogation cell. His face held a smile so sinister any normal person would have been scared for life for sure. But not Ian. He glared at the man through the computer for playing with lives as though life was just a mere game for him.

Jared had ruined a lot of lives, and a lot more were at stake, considering the deadly trap he had laid for Maggie and her teammates. Even if she went along with him, following his wishes completely, there was no guarantee that he would reveal his actual target location.

Given the situation, there were high chances that he would misguide the Intelligence, especially after what had happened with him the past two days. Jared was a vengeful man, and this was his perfect opportunity to avenge all that he had borne after getting caught. 

"Oh my God!!!" Ian held his head in dismay when he realized that this was Jared's plan and he predicated this day all along. He had come prepared and he was waiting was for the perfect time.

Ian's eyes narrowed dangerously as he stared at the man who was smiling in victory at him. He was still in disbelief to think that Jared had played them well. He had not only planned a brilliant escape, he had even planned to take Maggie with him at all costs.

Ian's gaze turned especially dangerous when he noticed Jared mouthing the numbers in a countdown. 

"Three," Jared's lips arched up on one side as he continued tapping his fingers.

"Two," He raised an eyebrow at the camera before he turned towards the door.

"One."

As if on cue, Valerie entered first along with Maggie, with Preston and Ryder following them.

"Bingo," Jared exclaimed loudly and his smile widened on seeing the girl who he come to love over the months.

"What have you guys decided?" He tilted his head playfully, knowing exactly well what they had decided. 

But he deemed it to be more fun to tease them this way. After all, they were under his control and he had flipped the situation in his favor. They had to agree to his demands if they wanted to citizens safe, who he was unsure if they would be or not. Everything depended on his volatile mood.

Maggie took a deep breath and stepped forward. "We agree."

"Brilliant. I am glad that you took the correct and perfect decision." Jared gave her an appreciative glance before he knocked his bound hands on the table. 

"If you would not mind, I would like to be out of these cuffs. They are damn annoying and I am not sure if I would be in the mood to reveal my target location once I lose my mind." Jared stated and gave the people in front of him a condescending look that almost made Preston pull out his gun to end the man right away. But he controlled himself in time.

Valerie clenched her fists as she glared at the scoundrel before she nodded at Ryder to do as he asked.

For a moment, Ryder just stood still, wishing to kill the man who was out to destroy his life. But soon, he started walking and removed the handcuffs, freeing Jared's hands eventually.

"Ahh, how I wanted to this thing off me," Jared exclaimed and rubbed his wrists. Even though this was not the first time when his hands had been freed, he still felt it to be the first time. He could not stop shaking his wrists and he ran a tongue over the now dried blood over his lips.

The next moment, he punched the man beside him startling everyone, especially Maggie. She instinctively stepped forward on seeing Ryder bearing Jared's brunt.

"That felt great." Jared mused and smiled wickedly at Ryder, who clenched his fist in anger. Though he wanted to punch him back, he knew the consequences of doing so. Since Maggie was leaving with Jared, he did not wish his actions to affect her whatsoever. He just gritted his teeth and bore the pain.

"I wanted to punch you since the time you touched my Maggie. How dare you!!" Jared's smile vanished and he glowered at him, his eyes so wicked that everyone felt chills run down their spine.

Ryder was beyond frightened. Now that Jared wanted Maggie, he could not even imagine what would happen if they failed to rescue her in time. He was now on tetter hooks. But all he could do was stare at the girl he liked longingly, not daring to stop her from following her decision. He was in a dilemma.

While there were a lot of lives at risk on one side, his dear girl was in danger and in the hands of a demon. And they could only choose to save one among two this time. Though his heart wanted him to save Maggie and stop her from leaving, his duty towards his nation got the best of him, allowing him with no choice but to stay rooted in his place.

"Shall we leave Maggie?" Jared held out his hand for the girl to take but she just blatantly ignored him, throwing daggers at him. Jared was unaffected by it and he dropped his hand, allowing her to have her say this time. 

'Don't worry, darling. Once we reach a secure place, I will put you in your place. You will get the punishment awaiting you for betraying me and running away from me.' He promised with a smirk. 

Nobody missed the way he was staring at Maggie and the solemn vow that had flashed past his eyes. It was as though he was going to butcher Maggie alive once he got away safely. This only added more to their distress and fear as they stared at the monster helplessly.

"We better leave soon, dear. Otherwise, I will not guarantee the safety of the people around you." Jared stated, and this time, Maggie started walking on her own accord, without giving him any face.

Ian, who was watching all that was happening in the cell through the computer, informed Noah about it immediately.

"Great." Noah breathed in fury." I am waiting for him near the Intelligence and our men will keep track of him starting now. Once we find out what his last target location is, I will start executing my plan."