The cash was all sealed in plastic, impervious to water, making things easy for them. They were all well-trained men, their actions swift and efficient. Alas, time was not on their side. The shift change approached, and a knock sounded on the door outside.

Everyone stilled.

“What’s going on? Why aren’t you guys coming out yet?” asked a bodyguard outside.

Dexter deepened his voice. “Oh, there’s an issue with the ship’s cabin pipeline. We’re working on it. Just give us a moment.”

“There’s an issue? How long will it take, and do you need any help?”

During the conversation, a few men had silently and seamlessly positioned themselves behind the door.

“We’re coming.” Dexter stepped forward and opened the door right away.

It was still three bodyguards this time. They were all dumbfounded at the sight of him. Just as they were about to react, the men in the warehouse made their move, swiftly pulling them in and pinning them to the ground.

Dexter immediately closed the door.

“So, this is where you’ve both been-”

With a swift backhand strike, the bodyguard who was speaking promptly passed out.

here. Without a

men were constantly watching the sea. Manpower aside, lifeboats simply

to Josie. “I’ll go out and distract them. As soon as

she immediately shook her head. “No. If

cover my face

way. You can’t possibly defeat so many people alone. It’s only

locking eyes with her. “I swear I will

hand, still

couldn’t pinpoint the reason she was so insistent. Her fear of something happening to him far outweighed that of the mission failing, yet she couldn’t voice

witnessing that scene grew increasingly anxious and tried to dissuade him.

“I can go, too!”

“Me, too!”

all have a more important

the men fell

be moved, I must ensure your safety first.” Dexter suddenly called her by her

I’m the one Arnold is looking for, so no

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