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

tightened his grip, pointing the barrel of the

am I going to live if they leave?”

you have

like it,

swiftly dialing Caleb’s number. The voice on the other end sounded extremely anxious.

sufficiently restrained. “Josie is dead. There’s no need

concern. Proceed as planned.”

phone. “Mr. Zabinski, think it through. I’m a fugitive. If I die, it doesn’t matter.

Just spit it out. What do you want?” questioned

is in place, withdraw your

Caleb stared at the figure on the deck, his lips turning pale. “I can

you don’t care about your official post anymore. Do you really

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

ears, and he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett is truly far- sighted.

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