"If you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate Southern Wavery right now and see if there's anything suspicious," Josie tried to dispel his doubts. "But I advise you to act quickly, as Dexter might become aware at any moment."

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"Care for a drink?" he asked, still playing the role of a good host.

Josie turned her head away, her hatred and resentment evident.

Arnold didn't insist. Instead, he lifted the bottle and took a few sips.

"The reason I came to see you so early is because I'm afraid of being discovered. My child and my father are still waiting for me to return," Josie explained, observing his brutish demeanor. Arnold didn't respond. He finished his drink and threw himself onto the couch. As he did so, his sleepwear slid upwards, revealing his scar-covered skin.

He covered his head with a bolster. "Why did I start the tender early?"

has nothing to do with

job. La Oriele is currently the talk of the town. Go and ask around, which designer wouldn't want to

the pillow aside, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. "Others might be

Her voice softened as she

two years struck Arnold like a hammer to the back of his head. He was momentarily stunned, then he smirked and said, "Two

ago, whether it was the higher-ups or Dexter, they all invested

zoned out. He clicked his tongue and said,

said nothing, but when Josie saw the scars on his body, she had an epiphany. He

delve further into the matter. "Let me know if you want to start the tender early after you've finished

walked to the foyer, gripping the doorknob tightly, and kept muttering to herself in her mind.

seems you're quite confident," he

the door, and left without

was earlier. As she approached, the car door swung open. With an air of calm and composure, Dexter said, "Eighteen minutes and nine seconds. Your timing is impeccable." Josie still felt somewhat uneasy. "Will it work? Judging by Arnold's demeanor,

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