“I’m not returning yet,” Josie protested. “I must continue the investigation and confirm whether they had anything to do with Paul’s disappearance.”

Arnold frowned at her determination. “How are you planning to go against them?”

“I have evidence on La Oricle’s illegal dealings.”

Veins throbbed on Arnold’s forehead! He immediately covered her mouth and pushed her against the wall, whispering. “Are you insane? How could you talk about that here?”

Josie whimpered and replied softly, “What’s wrong with what I said? What they did is against the law. Your Sky Palace must have many illicit dealings too. So, don’t anger me, or I’ll get you arrested!”

She tried to intimidate him, but Arnold grinned and replied, “If you ask around, you will discover that every nightclub has something shady going on. On second thought, you don’t have to ask anyone. You can ask Dexter if he has done anything illicit.”

Josie fell silent at the mention of Dexter and put on a pitiful expression.

Arnold felt heartbroken and jealous as he looked at her. “Do you want the police to arrest him?”

must have

amused. He laughed and pinched her cheek. “You and your double standards.”

up and saw something that

had a dignified yet indifferent demeanor. As he was about to glance in Josie’s direction, Josie immediately

not see her as Arnold’s

turned elsewhere

cool lips against her face. His gaze darkened instantly, and his

had left before pushing Arnold away. She

almost died of

still. He saw her panicked expression and teased, “Why is your heart beating so rapidly?

not be bothered to explain that her

retorted, “I’ve told

His voice was clear despite the non-stop music on the first floor. “Could it

and refused to

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