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.”

“What’s the matter, Dexter? Can’t you make a

thinking. Arnold’s promise to release the

him. “Dexter, you wanted to reconcile with me,

eyebrows quivered, his eyes

follow my choices. If you take Mark away, I might consider reconciling

understood her plea. However, making a real choice was

once more with the familiar hum of his cell phone. Uncertain if he was trying to

of Wayne. “Mr. Russell, it’s time

the wind, offering

he went to great lengths to

shifted subtly. To prevent Josie from noticing, he subtly turned his body

don’t withdraw now, your

closed his eyes, unable to bear revealing even a

a moment, he pursed his lips.

the phone, Arnold chuckled. “Have you made up your mind

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

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