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.”

gave no clear response. He leisurely asked, “What’s the

promise to release the captive was far

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

quivered,

to respect my opinions and follow my choices. If you take Mark away,

could discern its meaning, but he also understood her plea. However, making a real choice was still

phone. Uncertain if he was trying to escape the difficult decision at hand, he pulled it out

“Mr. Russell, it’s time for you

the wind,

he went to great lengths

noticing, he subtly turned his body to the side. “What

if you don’t withdraw now, your daughter won’t be able to

to bear revealing even a

moment, he pursed his lips. “Wait for

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

at Arnold. “If you dare to betray me, I’ll ensure your body will be scattered

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