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 successfully

staring blankly at the sunrise. The sunrise

in. Some boarded ships to set sail, others began to conduct their

were quickly engulfed

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

believe you wouldn’t act recklessly. Choosing mutual destruction in such a situation isn’t the choice of

has accomplished many great things for me. I simply cannot

flicked his cigarette butt onto the ground, stomping it out as he continued, “How about we head up for

the bow of the ship,

Dexter showed up here

that he had already

“What?”

mean is, you should

tool? Is it

raising a dog brings about affection, let alone a

forward, but was held back by Arnold. In a hushed tone, he warned, “Don’t. Once you

merely visiting Wayne’s business. Your words aren’t very pleasant,”

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