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.”

response. He leisurely asked, “What’s the matter, Dexter? Can’t you make a

knew what he was thinking. Arnold’s promise to release the captive

him. “Dexter, you wanted to reconcile with me, didn’t

quivered,

promised to respect my opinions and follow my choices. If you take Mark away, I might consider reconciling with you.” That statement was a

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

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

was unmistakably the voice of Wayne. “Mr. Russell, it’s

the

couldn’t reach you, so he went to great lengths to find me. Can you guess what it could

turned his body to the side. “What are

don’t withdraw now, your daughter

to bear revealing even a hint of his thoughts for fear that Josie

moment, he pursed

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

hand at Arnold. “If you

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