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.”

leisurely asked, “What’s the

the captive was far from simple. It

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

eyebrows quivered, his eyes

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

could discern its meaning, but he also understood her

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

the voice of Wayne. “Mr. Russell, it’s time for you to

stood in the wind, offering

you, so he went to great lengths to find me. Can

Josie from noticing, he subtly turned

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

unable to bear revealing even a hint of his

moment, he pursed

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

gun in his hand at Arnold. “If you dare to

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