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.

message was

silent throughout, simply staring blankly at the sunrise. The sunrise

checkpoint opened, and a flood of merchants poured in. Some boarded ships to set sail, others began to conduct their business, while some started to haul

and the others were quickly engulfed

unfolding scene. A smirk played on his lips, “It seems you’re gradually starting to

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

many great things for me. I simply

ground, stomping it out as he continued, “How about we head

bow of the ship, Arnold was standing there, holding

fact that Dexter showed up here indicated that he

that he had already

“What?”

mean is, you should go up

tool? Is it worth

“Even raising a dog brings about affection, let alone

Arnold. In a hushed tone, he warned, “Don’t. Once

pleasant,” Dexter said, glancing at Wayne, who responded with a

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