Bang! Bang! Bang!

Dexter’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt. He turned around, his lips tightly pressed together, his complexion a shade of pallor that was hard to discern.

Once again, Arnold raised his gun, his face devoid of any emotion. “So, should I let her die?”

That time, the barrel of the gun was pointed directly at Josie’s forehead.

The latter was equally pale, unable to control her trembling, causing the calm surface of the water to ripple slightly.

In the end, Dexter couldn’t hold back. “What do you want?”

“The money, all of it, returned,” demanded Arnold.

“Dexter!” Josie shouted with all her might. “I don’t need you to bear the burden of my actions!”

his back to the light, and he

where the money is. If you dare to kill me,

said to Dexter, “Even on her deathbed, she still threatens me. What

his cell phone and switched it to speaker mode. “Notify the Russell family. We must put all our efforts into finding the whereabouts of that money. Once found, it must all be

with doubt. All he heard from the other

ended the call, seemingly a bit helpless. “I’ve taken care of it for you. Let’s release

voice was hoarse and strained.

a cold gaze, Arnold said, “This is merely an additional condition. I

said, repeating his earlier sentiment. “You can take her place. Otherwise, you’ll have to

of color. Once again, they stood their ground, each formidable in their own right,

you really think I would give

knows you better than I

Dexter did not agree.

into a car accident. The doctors issued two critical condition notices. You were laid up in the hospital for half a year. Although you’ve recovered, your body hasn’t. You’ve damaged your internal organs and heart. As far as

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