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,

tightened his grip, pointing the barrel of the gun directly at Dexter’s

am I going to live if they

you have

sound like it,

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

icy, his voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie

concern. Proceed as planned.”

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

spit it out. What

money is in place, withdraw your

his lips turning pale.

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

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

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

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