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.”

Arnold

love, the greatest harm comes from deception and exploitation. Yet, in the world

bear. “Arnold, don’t forget who saved you when you were at your lowest. Without me, without my father, would you even have had the chance to meet Mr. Dalton? One

almost

love me?” Arnold rebutted

herself onto him, and it seemed she

“My father cannot

will handle it.” Arnold tightened his grip on the gun, looking toward the opposite shore where the crowd had already been dispersed. “At

called, “We’ve discussed it. You can leave the country. However, first, you have

how can I

with gritted teeth. “We just received news that the cargo the Vipera were transporting has already been switched. We’ve

Arnold’s face. Without that most damning piece of evidence, everything would dissolve

Lucas would also

relief. “Mr. Zabinski, how should

“Bring him over here!”

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