Chapter 377 Accept the Defeat

Josie was finally awake.

“The Olsen family has their eyes on you now,” Dexter said wearily, and his eye bags weighed on, “I must do something about this.”

There was anguish in his voice.

“It’s all for me, right?”

The evening’s golden hues streaked into the bedroom, glowing on Josie’s complexion. Her eyes sparkled like radiant jewels.

Dexter’s gaze lingered, his expression distant and unfocused.

“Is that how you see it? To protect me?” Josie’s voice trembled, and her frustration simmered. “I can look after myself, Dexter. You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to protect me.”

“Josie, Dexter’s voice turned sharp as he looked her in the eye. “Do you truly believe you can handle this on your own? You’re only confident because Arnold is there to support you. Take him out of the equation, and what are you left with?”

aghast, but it was the truth – what would

never meant to help you anyways.”

once again. However, she couldn’t reveal that Arnold

like everything you do is motivated by self- interest. And please, let’s not even

he let out a cold, mocking laugh.

the tension in the room. Dexter swiftly answered, “Go ahead, speak, as his

took the highway as expected. The checkpoint was guarded by numerous officers, resulting

face

her. “Arnold seems to think I would be waiting

Closing down Arnold’s nightclubs will make this summer a tough

him.”

ran down her spine as

had it all under his

quickening. Dexter ended the call and watched

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