A sharp glint flashed in Wayne's eyes. "It happened just half an hour ago."

They received the news quite promptly, yet they were still unable to prevent it.

Narrowing his eyes, Wayne watched the small boat disappear into the distance. He scoffed coldly. "Dexter, you're playing me."

The wind whistled through the phone as Dexter let out a sigh. "I only just heard the news myself, and I'm all the way in Wavery. There's no way I could have delivered the evidence so quickly. Wayne, you might want to check. Perhaps the news was leaked by one of our own."

Dexter was too cunning, not someone Wayne could trust easily. Wayne lifted his gaze, sweeping it over Arnold, who stood on the deck. The morning wind whipped up his coat, obscuring his expression.

"Mr. Russell, your attempts at sowing discord were rather lackluster." After hanging up, Wayne immediately dialed another number.

As Arnold watched Dexter gradually approach, he promptly set down his telescope and headed toward the water dungeon.

seemed to tug at Josie's nerves like a taut string. She had reached her limit, unable to even

man before her in surprise, then

slightly furrowed his brows, reaching out to help her up. "The water dungeon is cold and dreary. It's not a place you

the barely breathing Josie. "Had I not come, perhaps there

to the world around him. He reached out, gently arranging Josephine's hair. "The words of the dying

his voice and commanded, "Scar, escort

remained still. She stared blankly

something you need

his cold indifference and ruthlessness, but Josephine didn't care. All she cared about was herself. "You can harm her, but don't touch me or my father. One must never forget

his face

threatened, "After all, you're not without flaws. We

turned to the side. "What are you waiting for? I told you to escort Ms. Yowell out."

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