"Yes, I am well aware of Dexter's attitude towards you. But let's not forget that I helped you when your biological son abandoned you and you had nowhere to go. I prevented your son, who was abroad, from ending up on the streets," Arnold said with a cold smirk. "Ms. Quorn, you should be grateful and help me, shouldn't you?"

The sea breeze blew relentlessly on Xanthe, who smiled wryly. "Are you using me to threaten Dexter? He won't come. You've made a mistake."

As she spoke these words, there was a touch of despair that only a mother could express.

"Well, that's not necessarily true. What if I end up killing you?" Arnold spoke casually, and before Xanthe could react, he waved his hand, signaling his men to step forward.

As a ruthless criminal, he showed no mercy. Xanthe was knocked to the ground. Being no longer young, even a slightly forceful blow could be fatal. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Meanwhile, Josie turned away, unwilling to witness any longer.

Arnold played with his lighter before lighting a cigarette and spoke vaguely. "What time is it?"

No one responded for a while, and only then did Josie realize that the question was directed at her. She struggled to glance at the time. "Half past two."

in ten minutes.

This was undoubtedly torture.

Xanthe's agonizing cries of pain. Josie was restless, attempting to roll up the car window. Without even lifting his eyes, Arnold was

Josie could

a chill throughout her

minutes to arrive. Xanthe's life could be in danger during that time. Moreover, there was a good

towards her son when he was a child. It had left

child, she would often ask, "Dex, do you miss your

said no. Josie knew deep down that he

they met again, his feelings for his mother had turned into

noise outside, tried to reason with him. "Dexter would never give up his

the ash from his cigarette and scoffed, "I've said it before. I

goal was clear, and it was

"He will never come."

remained silent. About ten minutes later, a black car slowly

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