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

tightened his grip, pointing the barrel of

live if they

you have any other

sound like

his cell phone, taking control and swiftly dialing Caleb’s number. The voice on

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

concern. Proceed as planned.”

hard, grabbing the phone. “Mr. Zabinski, think it through. I’m a

Just spit it out. What do

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

lips turning pale. “I can

post anymore. Do you really think you

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 mind, he

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

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