Every word and sentence of Mark’s was a heartfelt plea from a father. Josie slowly shook her head, turning to look at Dexter. “Please take him away. We haven’t yet accepted each other. It’s premature to talk about such profound bonds.”

She was always unwilling to accept Mark, not the other way around.

Dexter supported Mark with one hand. Despite having regained his composure just moments ago, he was gradually being pushed into a corner, revealing his struggle.

He directly asked Arnold, “What do you want?”

“Let me leave the country,” answered Arnold.

“When will you release Josie?”

“Once we cross the border, I’ll naturally let her go.”

Dexter’s gaze was intense as it fell upon Josie, clearly struggling to make a decision.

Arnold was calm and composed, already holding the upper hand. “Anyway, I’ve already made a request to Mr. Dalton,” he said nonchalantly. “Perhaps in a little while, this ship will explode. If we all die together, then I won’t be at a loss.”

Dexter’s brow furrowed even more, but Mark was the first to respond, “I’ll have to assign someone to accompany you to ensure Josie’s safety.”

clear response. He leisurely asked, “What’s

release the captive was far from simple.

at him. “Dexter, you wanted

eyebrows quivered, his eyes

my choices. If you take Mark

also understood her plea. However, making a real choice

the familiar hum of his cell phone. Uncertain if he was trying to escape the difficult decision at hand, he pulled it out and

was unmistakably the voice of Wayne. “Mr.

stood in the wind,

lengths to find me. Can you guess

from noticing, he subtly turned his

just want to warn you that if you don’t withdraw now, your daughter

revealing even a hint of his thoughts

moment, he pursed his lips.

up the phone, Arnold chuckled. “Have

were laced with venom as he lightly pointed the gun in his hand at Arnold. “If you dare to betray me, I’ll ensure your body will be scattered to the

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