“Or are you worried about hurting Ms. Yowell? Rest assured. I am absolutely confident that I can bring about Josie’s demise!”

Arnold closed his eyes. Should I let her die? This woman, who’s so full of herself, yet ironically the one who understands me best in the entire world? How laughable. As death looms, I’m surprisingly feeling a tinge of reluctance.

The entire ship was in panic mode. Josie stood at the end of the light, her demeanor calm and resolute, as if she was prepared to face death with grace.

No one saw it, but beneath the deck, Dexter sat in the lifeboat, looking up at the person he loved most above him. She was resolutely risking her life, yet he was unable to reach out and save her.

“Mr. Russell, we must leave now. We can’t disappoint Ms. Warren and let her sacrifice go to waste.”

Dexter’s heart palpitations grew increasingly severe, to the point where he could hardly catch his breath.

“How much cash has been transported?”

“Only a quarter was left. We tried our best.”

“That’s enough.”

spoke incessantly. “Mr. Carter, think it through. If something goes wrong with this escort mission,

Josie. Suddenly, he pulled the trigger. The bullet whizzed past Josie’s

who had fainted and fallen to the ground, to her feet. He handcuffed

deck, watching helplessly as the man she loved walked

Josie was led away by someone, Arnold finally approached Josephine. His tone was gentle

about it. Her eyes brimmed with tears. “It

were once friends through life and

through life and death…”

“Arnold

had been so worried

felt drained. After what seemed like an eternity, she grasped

brisk, and Arnold revealed a tender, sympathetic smile. He reached out, cradling her face in his hands. “Of course. You will be the only woman

moved to tears of joy after listening to his response. “Is

we can survive tomorrow, I will propose to you in a grander

had consumed her throughout

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