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!”

her life was bet on using Arnold’s affections for

understandable that she would feel betrayed and sad. But Dexter couldn’t help but wonder why she

He was right.

and thoughts, she couldn’t deny. what he was implying.

that she owed

compare to you.” Josie’s eyes turned cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have anything to do with you?” she continued. She had

should spare me some kindness the way

still tugged at her heartstrings, but

the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t be staying here for the next few

finished her sentence, she packed her things and got ready

watching her as

ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep an eye out for Arnold so that you can be

to

care of your studio while you were gone. Take a look at it when you have time.”

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