He had expressed his willingness to die with her.

He desired nothing more than to accompany her in death.

The intense warmth of their embrace left Josie in a daze. After a moment, she nodded and followed Scott.

Dexter was having his hand injury treated by a doctor, while Larry was updating him on the situation outside.

“The police have seized Arnold’s properties. When the Olsen family found out, Summer was confined to home, as Mark was trying to suppress news of the matter as much as possible.”

The Olsen family was preparing for a grand event and could not afford any mistakes.

As Dexter listened, he furrowed his brow without lifting his gaze.

“Liana knows you’re here and she’s quite worried. She insists on coming to see you,” Larry said cautiously.

“Arnold couldn’t have known so quickly that I hadn’t headed out to sea. Someone must have tipped him off,” Dexter quickly deduced.

was surprised. “Only insiders were involved

to discern his thoughts. After a moment, he lifted his gaze and saw the silhouette of a woman at the door.

pitiful with her entire body trembling from the trauma. Seemingly helpless, she

contracted at the

stepped forward. “Are you okay? Is

damage to the bones or muscles. All the

Scott shielding her, Josie was completely exposed to Dexter’s gaze. She felt a bit uncomfortable

He stared at her for a while

lowered her head, only to discover a red mark. It was a bit painful to touch, likely a

addition, she still reeked of

finished treating Dexter’s hand, he gestured at Josie, indicating that it was

that it was you who helped with my job transfer. Otherwise, it would have

this, Josie furrowed her brows. Dexter was the one who had Scott

tapped the table with his bandaged fingers. “That’s the least I can do for a

meal. But don’t expect a grand feast, as I can only afford something simple with my salary. I hope you won’t

day’s incident, Scott always thought Dexter was shrewd in business,

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