This statement caused a silence to fill the air. Wayne’s fingertips turned white as he pressed on his ring, refraining from making any further comments.

How could Dexter’s true companion possibly have a daughter?

But Wayne’s attention wasn’t on that. “Mr. Russell, I heard that you recently visited Sumanthova.”

Dexter cast a leisurely glance at Josie. “Sumanthova’s scenery is picturesque. It’s perfect for retirement. Does it interest you, Mr. Dalton?”

“It’s still too early for me to retire.”

As they conversed, dish after dish was served. Josie barely touched her cutlery, feeling a sense of anxiety stirring within her. Under the table, she discreetly tugged at Dexter’s hand.

He noticed and, betraying no emotion, tightened his grip on her hand beneath the table. Josie was nearly pulled over by him, but she did her best to restrain herself.

She simply wrote in the palm of his hand: How long will it take?

Dexter calmly drew the number one. Just at that moment, someone burst through the door, exclaiming, “La Oriele is on fire.”

Wayne glanced up, and his assistant immediately asked, “How big is the fire?”

“It’s huge. The fire started from the north, where it was dry. The wind today was blowing in just the right direction, quickly igniting many buildings. The fire brigade is stuck in traffic!” The person dared not speak loudly.

“Where are Mr. Quincy and Mr.

arrived, but the fire

“How are they?”

“They’re evacuating!”

it were to catch fire, many residential houses would be endangered. When the time came to assign responsibility, Wayne would find it

her. He took

the gracious host today,” Wayne suddenly said. Dexter led Josie outside to

window and gave Josie a scrutinizing look. That single glance made her heart

it?” Josie

to La Oriele. If they want to put out the fire, they will inevitably have to pull

spoke, he removed

Paul been rescued?” she asked

won’t know until another

anxiety and dread she had accumulated

going to the

was already exhausted. She dragged her weary body into the restroom. However, as soon as she entered, a forceful

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