Every word and sentence of Mark's was a heartfelt plea from a father.

Josie slowly shook her head, turning to look at Dexter. "Please take him away. We haven't yet accepted each other. It's premature to talk about such profound bonds." She was always unwilling to accept Mark, not the other way around.

Dexter supported Mark with one hand. Despite having regained his composure just moments ago, he was gradually being pushed into a corner, revealing his struggle.

He directly asked Arnold, "What do you want?"

"Let me leave the country," answered Arnold.

"When will you release Josie?"

"Once we cross the border, I'll naturally let her go."

Dexter's gaze was intense as it fell upon Josie, clearly struggling to make a decision.

Arnold was calm and composed, already holding the upper hand. "Anyway, I've already made a request to Mr. Dalton," he said nonchalantly. "Perhaps in a little while, this ship will explode. If we all die together, then I won't be at a loss."

even more, but Mark was the first to respond, "I'll have to assign someone to accompany you to ensure

"What's the matter, Dexter? Can't you make a

thinking. Arnold's promise to release the

"Dexter, you wanted

eyebrows quivered,

take Mark away, I might consider reconciling with you."

discern its meaning, but he also understood her plea. However, making a real choice was still

difficult decision at hand, he pulled it out and answered. It was unmistakably the voice of Wayne. "Mr. Russell, it's time for you to

the wind, offering no

he went to great lengths to find me. Can you

expression shifted subtly. To prevent Josie from noticing, he subtly turned his body

don't withdraw now, your daughter won't be able

trouble. Dexter abruptly closed his eyes, unable to bear revealing even a hint of his thoughts for fear that

pursed his lips.

hanging up the phone, Arnold chuckled. "Have

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