Incredulously, Josephine stared at Arnold, taking step by step toward him as if seeking an answer. “Is that really true?”

“It was merely an investigation. Whether there’s an issue or not is still up for debate. Why panic?” stated Arnold.

Seeing him dismiss the matter entirely, Josephine suddenly collapsed onto the ground. “That’s my father-“

“Indeed, there’s no need to worry. As long as your father holds you in his heart, he will rescue you,” Dexter said, his gaze as penetrating as if he were watching a fire, displaying an unexpected calmness.

Josephine looked at him.

Dexter continued, “Ms. Yowell, do you know why you were allowed on this ship? It’s because you are his safety net. As long as you’re here, your father won’t abandon him.”

Every word, every sentence, was like a dagger to the heart, words so cruel that Josephine couldn’t bear to listen. She turned her gaze toward Arnold instead.

She simply asked one question, “Is it really true?”

Arnold didn’t respond. Instead, he changed the subject. “Go get some sleep. When you wake up, I’ll take you home. Please, listen to me.”

words, Arnold was silently

from deception and exploitation. Yet, in the world of a man like Arnold,

had been forced to digest too much information, more than she could bear. “Arnold, don’t forget who saved you when

The idea almost

love me?” Arnold rebutted

him, and it seemed

pupils constricted. “My

shore where the crowd had already been dispersed.

can leave the country. However, first, you

I possibly trust you?” said

moment, Caleb spoke with gritted teeth. “We just received news that the cargo the Vipera were transporting has already been switched.

Arnold’s face. Without that most

Lucas would also be

out a sigh of relief. “Mr. Zabinski, how should

“Bring him over here!”

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