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,

the barrel of the gun

live if they leave?”

you have any

like it, thought

Caleb’s number. The voice on the other end

restrained. “Josie

concern. Proceed as planned.”

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

it out. What do you want?”

in place, withdraw your people and let me

turning pale. “I can give you the

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

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

“Indeed, Mr. Barrett is truly

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