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 response.

stern. “Arnold, your underling had zero manners, crossed the line, and provoked my family. Seems only right

in that sardonic gaze.

were right.

at him, saying, “But I’m curious, who did he tick off that got you so riled up?”

hefty cost of Wyatt being in the ICU, you’re definitely not

understanding seemed hazy at first,

and criticized you in and out, Dex. Naturally, I couldn’t let it slide, so I allowed Scar to put

cerebral hemorrhage out of the blue?”

simpler terms, Arnold meant that Scar causing Wyatt’s hospitalization wasn’t

why did you keep me out of the loop on

Josie. Now, the second lead to Paul had gone cold.

lose your temper. 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 a reality check. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it?”

implying multiple things

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

Dexter and Arnold discussing life and death with ease and smiles as if

his restraints and shouted, “Mr. Carter, save

when he chose to act. Should he go through with

this lesson sinks in. Keep your eyes wide

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