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.”

Dexter, “Have those people on the shore

his grip, pointing the barrel of the gun directly

to live if they leave?” Dexter

you have

like

dialing Caleb’s number. The voice on

voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie is

concern. Proceed as planned.”

his mouth than Arnold struck him hard, grabbing the phone. “Mr. Zabinski, think it

spit it out. What do

place, withdraw your people and let me leave the

at the figure on the deck, his lips turning pale. “I can give you

care about your official post anymore. Do you really think

be careful. Dexter’s health isn’t good these days. He’s no match for Arnold. If Arnold loses his mind, he could

he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett is

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