Josie lifted her gaze and stared at him in confusion. “You knew that Arnold would follow me.”

Dexter had an inscrutable expression, but it was clear that he didn’t like her reaction.

“Yes.”

Josie backed away from him. “You also knew why he went to Rivodia.”

“My men have been watching Arnold for years. We’re well aware of his connection to Wayne.”

Josie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “So you just made a bet with my life? Didn’t your think about how I could have died because of your recklessness?”

The man’s face darkened. “I told you Arnold wouldn’t hurt you.”

“That’s because you know he likes me!” Josie felt an overwhelming sense of dread coursing through her veins. Her eyes were turning red. “You knew that Arnold would save me if Wayne tried to kill me. You were using Arnold!”

bear the thought that her life was bet on using

help but wonder why she was reacting so strongly to the revelation. “Are you talking on behalf of Arnold? Or does his feelings for you bother you?” he

He was right.

couldn’t deny. what he was implying. It was

Dexter that she owed Arnold a debt

in Rivodia told me how cold-hearted Wayne was, but I think he can’t compare to you.” Josie’s eyes turned cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have anything to do with you?” she continued. She had never suspected Dexter before but couldn’t

stared coldly into her eyes. “Josie, don’t you think you should spare me some kindness the way you do for

and gravelly voice still tugged at her heartstrings, but she

Rivodia. I believe the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t

she finished her sentence, she packed

to his spot, silently watching her as she packed her things in a

“I won’t ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep an eye out for Arnold so that you can

didn’t stop to look at him.

you were gone. Take a look at

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