Chapter 200

"Mr Lockwood, trust me I understand that you're under a lot of pressure but there are only a few assets we can sell off within a few hours. Despite that, it won't amount to even a quarter of what the ransom is.”

Caleb sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

"And what about the estates, David?” Jane asked Caleb's lawyer. "Is it not possible to find buyers before our time elapses? There must be people who trust us enough to make payment before we arrange paperwork and all that.”

"That is completely true, Mrs Lockwood, but if we want to raise at least more than half of...