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.”

ordered Dexter, “Have

barrel

I going to live

you have

sound like

control and swiftly dialing Caleb’s number. The voice

his voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie is dead.

concern. Proceed as planned.”

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

What

the money is in place, withdraw your people and let me leave

on the deck, his lips turning pale. “I can give you the money, but letting you leave the country… That’s

“Oh, it seems like you don’t care about your official post anymore. Do

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

Arnold’s ears, and he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett is truly far- sighted. Isn’t the

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