“Edward is still in Dexter’s custody. If you want Paul to return, help me rescue him first.”

The exchange of a life for a life was discussed as if it were a business transaction. Josie’s heart grew colder and her strength slowly waned. “Arnold, is Paul safe?”

“Didn’t Dexter inform you?” he asked teasingly.

“Arnold!” Josie was on the brink of madness, and the buttons on her gown came undone.

“I’ve heard about what happened in Wavery,” he said, fastening her dress one by one. “You were stunning in white when you exposed Rachel’s lies.”

Josie couldn’t help but tremble.

“Now that you’re the daughter of the Olsen family, with no one to challenge you, why won’t you return?” Arnold let go of her. “Take my advice. Paul is not your biological father, after all.”

Slap!

Arnold was struck so hard that his head was knocked to the side.

her chest heaved. “Come at me,

Josie pushed past him and

took two steps before she stopped. “If you want your

only taken a few steps when she spotted Dexter. He was leaning against a street lamp, his face obscured in the dim light. As she approached,

her chaotic mind and said, “There’s a long line because

Dexter furrowed his brow.

minutes. How’s it going now?” Josie asked. “Justin was exposed, Paul

surprised at this moment. Seeing her lack of reaction, Dexter took out a pack of cigarettes, selected one, and held it between

person we encountered today is not Mr.

knows. Josie cautiously asked, “What

him, and his aura doesn’t match what it used

the strong, one could identify others simply by

Josie’s palms were sweaty. The streetlight cast a faint glow, illuminating Dexter’s features. It was as if the two had traveled back in time. “And why didn’t Mr. Dalton come

or

fingers. Josie feared that he would encounter Arnold if he stayed there, so she quickly suggested, “Let’s go back and

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