Arnold placed the glass of wine before Josie. “Drink it.”

Josie stiffened all over. “What are you trying to do?”

“After you’ve had a drink, you can take a nap. Once we reach the shore, I’ll let you go.”

Josie didn’t respond to that but said, “You’re still testing me. I’ve told you I came alone. Even if I’m conscious, I won’t get in the way of your plans.”

Arnold firmly grasped her delicate and boneless wrist, forcing her to take the wine. He enunciated, “If your conscience is clear, drink the wine.”

Josie couldn’t help but tremble and glanced again at the bathroom subconsciously. I can’t allow myself to pass out!

She said slowly, “Arnold, let’s make a bet. I’ll stop you by myself.”

No sooner had the words left her mouth than a loud bang suddenly rang out from the bathroom, catching Arnold off guard. He promptly turned around instinctively. At that moment, Josie seized the opportunity to escape his clutches, hastily sprinting out.

The wine glass crashed to the ground, the sound of glass shattering echoing through the room.

There was nothing else on Josie’s mind. Her only thought was to run toward the ship’s cabin, the incessant footsteps behind her indicating that she was being pursued.

“Stop right there!”

entered the bathroom. Finding no trace of anyone, he

strength was depleted, successfully dodging Arnold’s men crawling on the

as if her heart was about to leap out, and tilted her

who approached from the other side. The space was tight, and they found themselves locking

her hand. “Is everything

falling out with Arnold. What should I do

closed his eyes and

Josephine aboard the ship, effectively intimidating Rivodia

return. “What about Wavery? This ship is bound to pass by

point, it’s too late to dispatch ships for interception. Besides, if we don’t

that. “Are we supposed

at her. “Wasn’t that your plan just a moment

not what I meant. I just didn’t want innocent people to die alongside

tight. At that moment, her mind was filled with the sound of her daughter’s laughter and smiling face. For the first time, she felt utterly helpless. “Maybe I was really too impulsive. Dexter,

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