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."

to respond, "I'll have to assign someone

leisurely asked, "What's the matter, Dexter? Can't

Arnold's promise to release the captive was far from simple. It was more

"Dexter, you wanted to

quivered, his eyes

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

understood her plea. However, making a real choice

cell phone. Uncertain if he was trying to escape the difficult decision at hand, he pulled it

stood in the wind, offering

went to great lengths to

subtly turned his body to the side. "What are you thinking

just want to warn you that if you don't withdraw now, your daughter won't be

unable to bear revealing even a hint of his thoughts for fear that Josie

he pursed his lips.

up the phone, Arnold chuckled.

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