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.”

phone, Arnold ordered Dexter, “Have those people on the

pointing the barrel of the gun directly at

I going to live if they leave?” Dexter

have any

like it, thought

swiftly dialing Caleb’s number. The voice on

icy, his voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie is dead. There’s no

concern. Proceed as planned.”

Zabinski, think it through. I’m a fugitive. If I die, it

What do you

withdraw your people and

the deck, his lips turning pale. “I can give you the money, but letting you leave the

your official post anymore. Do you really think you can survive once Dexter is

echoed from the side, his eyes scanning all directions. “Mr. Zabinski, be careful. Dexter’s health isn’t good these days. He’s no match

and he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett

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