Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Upon hearing that, Arnold thought that what truly angered Wayne was the fact that Dexter had been taken hostage.

"Arnold, do you know who's behind me?" Wayne asked in a deep voice.

Arnold's gaze was heavy. "I understand, Mr. Dalton, given the circumstances, we must take a gamble. Dexter, being a specially appointed expert from the state, they will do everything possible to protect his life."

The people behind Wayne had long been restless, including Calvin, Caleb, and the Russell family members.

The man held captive by Arnold's elbow could be aptly described as the lifeblood of Wavery.

If something went wrong, one could only imagine the shockwaves it would cause.

"To say such things in front of me, you really don't leave any room for face-saving, do you?" Dexter didn't resist, but there was a kind of calmness in him that bordered on world-weariness. Arnold understood Dexter. He merely perceived it as an aftermath of Josie's death.

Wayne's voice came through, tense and strained. "Since you've already done it, you should see it through to the end."

phone, Arnold ordered Dexter, "Have those people on

tightened his grip, pointing the barrel of the

I going to live if they leave?"

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Caleb's number. The voice on the other end

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his mouth than Arnold struck him hard, grabbing the phone. "Mr. Zabinski, think it through.

What do you want?" questioned

your people and let me

was demanding. Caleb stared at the figure on the deck, his lips turning pale. "I can give you the money, but letting you leave the

about your official post anymore. Do you really think you can survive once

eyes scanning all directions. "Mr. Zabinski, be careful. Dexter's health isn't good these days. He's no match for Arnold.

words reached Arnold's ears, and he slowly said, "Indeed, Mr. Barrett is

behind those words before the