That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

Josie’s patience was thinning rapidly, her voice laced with urgency, “Offload everything immediately! Believe me, Arnold, reversing course is still an option. I’m not trying to deceive you.”

Arnold, with an air of defiance, spread his arms, a smug smile curling the edges of his lips. “The ship has already embarked on its journey, Josie. There’s no turning back from this point forward.”

As the ship distanced itself from the shores of Rivodia, it seemed to Josie that Arnold was setting course for international waters. “Don’t you think I’ll call the authorities on you?” she challenged.

“And what exactly would you report?” Arnold queried with a hint of amusement.

“Smuggling illicit goods,” Josie shot back.

“Have you actually laid eyes on them?” Arnold’s question was pointed, underscoring the lack of concrete evidence on Josie’s part.

She exhaled deeply, frustration evident in her tone, “I didn’t involve Dexter in this matter. I made the decision to come here by myself.”

Arnold, his curiosity piqued, gave her a measured look. “Ah, that explains the absence of Dexter’s crew outside. But have you considered the risks of venturing here solo?

The potential loss you might face, especially concerning your daughter?”

His skepticism was palpable as he boldly moved to disarm her, brushing aside the gun she aimed at him. “Where’s your accomplice hidden?”

onto this dock, I took a couple of guards into custody. If you doubt my words, feel free to search the premises.

Arnold weighed her sincerity, pondering her motivation for

implore you,

the air, a response devoid

meant bringing harm to countless

were steeped in

you think your words could sway me?” Arnold appeared unbothered, regarding her as one might

for him to come closer, a silent invitation. Arnold, momentarily hesitant, decided to approach her despite Scar’s frantic interruption from the control room, alerting him to

Scar’s before he chose to close the

asserting, “If you persist in this madness, I’ll have no choice

retorted, his laughter deepening. “Did Dexter teach you to shoot? Are you quick enough on

discrimination, Arnold. Regardless of the outcome, I consider this a win.

amusement evident. “So, you knew I was doomed tonight and came specifically to accompany me in my final moments. Josie,

his words, her expression one of confusion. “What do you mean

eyes, gleaming in the darkness, revealed a chilling truth. “This transaction is colossal. Should this ship fail to reach its destination, it’s rigged to explode