The large ship docked, and numerous small boats were awaiting at the pier. When Dexter arrived, the dock was completely sealed off, eerily quiet. Caleb had made thorough preparations.

Wayne stepped out of the car, his gaze drifting toward a ship in the distance. He clicked his tongue, remarking, “It seems you’re still wary of me, Mr. Russell. Today is a workday, so the dock should be bustling with people at this hour.”

Dexter also gazed into the distance. “This wasn’t my doing.”

Wayne pulled out a pack of Marlboro from his pocket, lit one up, and took a puff. “In that case, I’ll have to trouble you to make the arrangements.”

Arnold’s brows furrowed in concern as he shook his head at Dexter. His phone buzzed after receiving a message from Caleb. He handed it over to Dexter.

The message read: Absolutely do not agree! That ship is rigged with explosives. We’re all doomed if he dares to act!

Dexter took the phone, typing swiftly: He wouldn’t dare. Let the person in.

“Mr. Russell, it’s crucial that we’re dealing with ordinary civilians. Otherwise, there’s no point in continuing this conversation,” Wayne began.

This was a blatant threat.

Dexter added a line as he texted: Don’t send in too many plain-clothes police officers.

was successfully

staring blankly at the sunrise. The sunrise at the

poured in. Some boarded ships to set sail, others began to

the others were quickly engulfed

smirk played on his lips, “It seems you’re gradually starting to trust me, Mr. Russell. This is a

deep breath as he said, “I believe you wouldn’t act recklessly. Choosing mutual destruction in such a situation isn’t the choice of a wise

Over the years, it has accomplished many great things for me. I simply cannot

cigarette butt onto the ground, stomping it out as he

far from the bow of the ship,

fact that Dexter showed up here indicated

mention that

“What?”

I mean is, you should go

want me to become Arnold’s tool? Is it worth

all. “Even raising a dog brings about

back by Arnold. In a hushed

very pleasant,” Dexter said, glancing at Wayne,

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