The declaration from Dexter sent a shockwave through Josie. While she had considered numerous ways to deal with Arnold, the finality of death had never been part of her contemplation. It felt too final, too extreme, and besides, there were unresolved matters concerning her father that needed addressing.

She quickly voiced her concerns, "No, no matter what direction this situation takes, we need to keep him alive. The issue with my father hasn't been settled yet."

Dexter's response was cool and unyielding, "Your hope is admirable, but I can't guarantee anything."

His silhouette became more pronounced under the moonlight streaming through the window, giving his dark attire an ominous sheen.

"Let me take the lead on this. I'm prepared to exhaust every avenue," he stated, though the air between them always seemed to grow tense whenever this topic was broached.

As they stood at an impasse, the sound of footsteps and the turning of a lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie's gaze darted toward the door, only to find Dexter had vanished into the bathroom in the blink of an eye.

turned back, Arnold was leisurely making his entrance. "I was half expecting to find my room in

remarked, "Winning over Lucas Yowell's daughter. Is she aware that you have

its composure.

elite. What did you expect?" Arnold mused, stepping further into the room. "In this world, you carve out your

is an actual Robyn Mills out there. You've obscured him, usurping his identity," she realized, understanding why Arnold's integration had been so seamless. Arnold's smile was tinged with condescension. "I thought you'd be quicker on the uptake. Discovering this only now doesn't speak highly of your wits." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early

Josie's voice was low but filled with intensity. However, her words seemed to vanish into thin air, her advice unheeded. She shook her head, a mixture of frustration and resignation in her gesture. "Step back, Arnold. Dexter has influential allies. I'll

bewildered by her persistence. "Why do you insist on me changing my ways? Do you think I'm like Dexter, capable of being swayed so easily? The path I've chosen is mine to follow, and

in comparison to Dexter, their lives a study

took hold of his wrist. "What if your chosen path leads

unshaken. "If that's to be my fate, so

shiver run down her spine. There was no

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