“Don't you dare come any closer!” Jerome warned as he pushed the knife he was holding against Vera's neck.
“Let me go!” Vera cried out, only for Jerome to respond harshly.
“Shut your mouth!”
The police officers were worried that Jerome would stay true to his threats so they didn't dare to take another step forward.
“Mister Smith, calm down, I'm sure we can resolve this situation if you just talk to us. There's no reason to do something that you'd end up regretting.” The negotiator accompanying the officers remarked, hoping to convince Jerome but unfortunately, Jerome's mind was already made up as he replied.
“Don't worry, if I die, I won't have any regrets, same way I won't have any regrets if this girl loses her life.”
At that moment, Vera was so scared she didn't even know what to
