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?”

dock, I took a couple of guards into custody. If you doubt my words, feel free to search the premises. You won’t find

weighed her sincerity, pondering

implore you, reconsider your

the air, a response devoid

it meant bringing harm to countless families, I couldn’t live with myself.

words were steeped

could sway me?”

to come closer, a silent invitation. Arnold, momentarily hesitant, decided to approach her despite Scar’s

before he chose to close

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

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

bullets aren’t known for their discrimination, Arnold. Regardless of the outcome, I consider this a win. Having lived as long as I have,

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

his words, her expression one of

truth. “This transaction is colossal. Should

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