The voice on the phone repeated the instruction, making sure Dayo understood the deadline and the consequences if he failed to follow it.
"You have ten million dollars. You will transfer it through the wallet we gave you. Do not try to contact the police. Do not try to track us through the payment. Once the transfer is confirmed, you will receive further instructions."
Dayo sat at the dining table with the phone pressed to his ear, staring at the empty chair across from him. The house was still being searched by security personnel, but nobody was moving quickly anymore. They had already checked the rooms twice. Jennifer was gone, and everyone in the house knew it.
"I need proof that she's alive," Dayo said.
There was a pause on the other end.
"You'll get it."
"I want it before I transfer anything."
The man took a moment before answering. "You'll get a recent video. After that, you make the payment."
Dayo agreed.
The call ended.
