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

pointing the barrel of the gun directly at

live if they leave?” Dexter

have

sound like it,

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

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

concern. Proceed as planned.”

Zabinski, think it

it out. What do you want?” questioned

is in place, withdraw your people and

was demanding. Caleb stared at the figure on the deck, his lips turning pale. “I can give you the money, but letting

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 loses his

words reached Arnold’s ears, and he slowly said, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett is

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