He began to laugh. Right then, his assistant knocked on the door. "Mr. Mills, there's a call for you. They said they're almost here."

The city leaders were due to arrive, and Arnold was waiting at the restaurant entrance with Josie. As the leaders got out of their cars, they were taken aback. "Ms. Warren, what happened to your leg? It was fine the last time we met."

Josie let out a sigh. "I was unlucky. I got beaten up for no reason while walking down the street. Rivodia doesn't seem too safe."

"Who's so audacious to hit someone in broad daylight?"

Their faces were filled with anger.

Standing behind Josie, Arnold scoffed, "I bet you've stirred up some trouble, haven't you? It's left someone displeased. Ms. Warren, you better think carefully, who have you offended?"

Josie gritted her teeth in frustration. "I've always been upright and honest, yet I can't figure out how I got into this mess. I suppose I must be stuck with some bad luck as if I've upset the gods and brought misfortune upon myself."

expression, Arnold

exchanged glances. One of them kindly asked, "Have

chimed in, "Yeah,

at him, knowing he was referring to Dexter. "They're

shoulder, "It seems we need to step

called in a professional to check, ensuring there were no issues. Once the people at the table clinked glasses, it signified that they could start

they chatted casually around the table, Josie was busy eating when she heard them say, "The second

It's just that this time, we've finally got something on Vipera. I hope there won't be any mistakes." Josie glanced at Arnold. She noticed he was absentmindedly toying with the food

this line of work, who hasn't been hurt before? It's a minor

glass. "Vipera? Are you referring to

Mills, you know

However, I've heard rumors that he's a formidable figure. Have we found

gaze, admiring Arnold's ability to lie

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