The once arrogant and proud Gustavo was now filled with fear. He backed away toward the window and pleaded earnestly, “Everyone, if you have anything to say, please share it with me. Don’t act impulsively! If it’s money you want, I can offer you a substantial amount. How does one million US dors each sound? I’ll even give you ten million!” He quickly added, “By the way, don’t you want to drink?”


    “How about indulging in steak and caviar with some red wine? Starting today, I’ll cover all your steaks, red wine, caviar, and any other gourmet ingredients you desire! What about ck truffles? I can have those delivered by tomorrow, along with the finest bluefin tuna! And the best Chinese and Japanese cuisine avable in the United States!”


    “Oh, and do you enjoy sushi? There’s a renowned elderly sushi chef in Japan who makes it exceptionally well. Just say the word, and I’ll have him here tomorrow to prepare sushi for you personally! If he doesn’te, I swear I’ll take care of his entire family!”


    Joseph responded with sarcasm, “Gustavo, are you suggesting you’ll write us a bad check? You im you’ll give us money, right? Then show it to us now! I don’t want your ten million specifically. Just give each of these brothers two million dors. Do it now!”<fnf465> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? find?novel</fnf465>


    With a sorrowful expression, Gustavo replied, “Joseph, we’re in prison right now. How can I possibly have that much cash on hand? But if you give me a little time, I assure you I’ll arrange the money!” Joseph stepped closer to Gustavo and smiled mockingly, “Gustavo, you’re misunderstanding the situation. Let me be clear: even if I give you time, you won’t be able toe up with the money.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Gustavo quickly countered, “That’s impossible! This amount is nothing to me. I just need to call my son; by this time tomorrow at thetest, he’ll arrange all the funds, whether in cash or through transfer.”


    At that moment, Joseph surveyed the area, noting that the prison guards were not intervening and that the others were hesitant to step forward. He understood that even divine intervention tonight would not save Gustavo.


    He signaled to his men, who promptly moved Gustavo’s incapacitated associates away, tossing them several meters from their spot.


    Joseph then turned to Gustavo, a smile ying on his lips, and said, “Gustavo, stop resisting. The truth is, you are going to die today.”


    Gustavo trembled and eximed, “Joseph, if you kill me, the Rothschild family won’t let you escape. Neither will my son or the entire Sanchez family!” Joseph scoffed, curling his lip, “Gustavo, before you meet your end, I want you to realize that the one seeking your life is not me, but your own son.”


    “That’s impossible!” Gustavo shot back without hesitation. “My son would never do such a thing. The Sanchez family would never betray their own!”


    Joseph grinned and said, “Your son asked me to tell you before you die that the Sanchez family is a prestigious family that cannot be held hostage by the U.S. government or the Rothschild family because of you. While you’re alive, the Sanchez family is under your control, but if you die, they can break free from this bondage. This is your moment to sacrifice for the Sanchez family.”


    As he spoke, Joseph pressed on, “Which prince would willingly stay in his position and wait for his biological father to return when his father is captured by enemies? Doesn’t that sound foolish?”


    Gustavo stood frozen, stunned.


    Joseph moved closer and continued, “Gustavo, do you really think your son could do that?”


    Gustavo bowed his head, unable to respond.


    Seeing his former arrogance diminished, Joseph sneered, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling a little foolish now?” He exaggerated the pronunciation of the word ‘you’ for emphasis.


    Gustavo’s shock deepened as he realized the gravity of the situation. It was truly a matter of life and death!


    With fear in his eyes, he looked at Joseph and pleaded, “Joseph, I beg you. For the sake of my fellow prisoners, please grant me a chance to live. If you allow me to call someone from the Rothschild family, they will undoubtedly help me regain control of the Sanchez family.”