Upon hearing that, Arnold thought that what truly angered Wayne was the fact that Dexter had been taken hostage.

“Arnold, do you know who’s behind me?” Wayne asked in a deep voice.

Arnold’s gaze was heavy. “I understand, Mr. Dalton, given the circumstances, we must take a gamble. Dexter, being a specially appointed expert from the state, they will do everything possible to protect his life.”

The people behind Wayne had long been restless, including Calvin, Caleb, and the Russell family members.

The man held captive by Arnold’s elbow could be aptly described as the lifeblood of Wavery.

If something went wrong, one could only imagine the shockwaves it would cause.

“To say such things in front of me, you really don’t leave any room for face-saving, do you?” Dexter didn’t resist, but there was a kind of calmness in him that bordered on world- weariness.

Arnold understood Dexter. He merely perceived it as an aftermath of Josie’s death.

Wayne’s voice came through, tense and strained. “Since you’ve already done it, you should see it through to the end.”

Arnold ordered Dexter, “Have those people on the

his grip, pointing the barrel

am I going to live if they

you have

sound like it, thought

phone, taking control and swiftly dialing Caleb’s number. The voice

was icy, his voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie is

concern. Proceed as planned.”

sooner had the words left his mouth than Arnold struck him hard, grabbing the phone. “Mr. Zabinski, think it through. I’m a fugitive. If I die, it doesn’t matter.

spit it out. What do you

place, withdraw your people and let me leave

turning pale.

don’t care about your official post anymore. Do

echoed from the side, his eyes scanning all directions. “Mr. Zabinski, be careful. Dexter’s health isn’t good these days. He’s

he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett is truly far- sighted. Isn’t

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