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.”

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

release the captive

wanted to reconcile with

quivered, his eyes

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

but he also understood her plea. However,

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

unmistakably the voice of Wayne. “Mr. Russell,

in the wind,

great lengths to find me. Can

expression shifted subtly. To prevent Josie from noticing, he subtly turned his body to the side. “What

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

eyes, unable to bear revealing even a hint of his

moment, he pursed his lips. “Wait

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

Dexter’s eyes 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

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