Arnold, clad in a floral shirt, stood amidst the wind. He didn’t appear to be at the end of his rope, but rather, he seemed as if he was on vacation.

Dexter stood with his hands clasped behind his back, letting out a chuckle. “That joke wasn’t very funny.”

Arnold narrowed his eyes, looking toward the bustling dock not far behind him, where even Wayne was standing by the shore. “Let me think, how many high-ranking officials are present during this operation? If I were to resist, would I be executed on the spot?”

Dexter was half-leaning on the railing, just as languid, “Arnold, you’re overthinking it. I’m the only one who came.”

“You?” Arnold also laughed. “You’re a specially appointed expert from the state, and I’m a nationally wanted criminal. By nature, we’re on opposite sides. Would you really give up such a great opportunity?”

“I struck a deal with Mr. Dalton. He told me that as long as I got rid of you, I could take over his informant position.”

Seeing Dexter maintain his composure while saying all that, Arnold couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “Such a lame joke might fool a child, but do you really think I’d fall for it? Mr. Dalton must know about the foolish things you’ve been doing with Josie behind the scenes.”

Upon hearing that, Dexter was genuinely taken aback, a profound surprise etched on his face. “Who is Josie? I have no idea.”

“Stop pretending.”

group of people had been mobilized, which prompted me to rush over. It was only by chance that I found out you were

“It’s all right if you don’t remember. I’ll take you to meet her.

meaningful look, he turned and headed back

with the recent image of Josie from the video. His heart ached as if being twisted by a knife. Thousands, tens of thousands of times, he had thought

resembling a well. Josie was

explained, “It was perfect timing, honestly. This water prison indeed proved to be

Dexter’s impassive expression. Even though the latter maintained a facade of calm,

who took the

Russell family. Surely, you’re not unaware of that, are

need to go back

want your money anymore. I’m giving you two options. First, you go down there and bring her up. Second, you

glanced once more at Josie. She had been roused by the noise, her eyes moist and fixed on him as

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