It was Leanne!

Why was she given permission to be here, standing with Dexter in such a sensitive situation??

In her astonishment, Josie endured Dexter’s scrutiny.

“I believe I handled it well, wouldn’t you say, Mrs. Russell?”

Arnold chuckled, his query directed beside him.

Josie shot him a furious look, her expression shifting to one of seriousness and embarrassment.

Leanne caught Josie’s gaze and instinctively lowered her head, addressing Dexter, “Mr. Russell, should I excuse myself for now?”

Leanne’s approach to Dexter was strictly professional, conveying a forthcoming demeanor that implied any inappropriate interactions.

This transparency was at least public.

Unexpectedly, Dexter raised his hand, signaling her to stay, “Stay right here.”

Leanne was puzzled, briefly glancing at Josie.

her lips together, withholding any

expression grew stern. “Arnold, your underling had zero manners, crossed the line, and provoked my

respect whatsoever in that

were right. He had it

up to Scar and quickly glanced at him, saying, “But I’m curious, who did he tick off that got you

the hefty cost of Wyatt being in the ICU, you’re definitely not holding back,” Dexter spoke

seemed hazy at first, but then it clicked

turf uninvited, created a scene, and criticized you in and out, Dex. Naturally, I

thought it’d escalate to a cerebral hemorrhage

Arnold meant that Scar causing Wyatt’s hospitalization wasn’t premeditated.

an air of intrigue. “And why did you keep me out of the loop

Josie. Now, the second lead to Paul had gone

Plus, Yanis has already gone to keep my old man company behind bars. For someone like Wyatt, I took it upon myself to give him

implying multiple things with just one sentence.

get something in return,” Dexter asserted, revealing his reluctance

she witnessed Dexter and Arnold discussing life and

restraints and shouted, “Mr. Carter, save

when he chose to act. Should he go through with it, Scar might end up paying

lesson sinks in. Keep your

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