The next day, Josie went to Eccentric Corporation with the intention letter from Olsen Group to get Morgan's signature.

As soon as she entered the office, Ryan pushed the door open, holding a file folder.

"Dexter returned the stuff we gave to him."

Morgan slid his chair to the desk and opened the file folder. Inside were several papers, prominently featuring the evidence of the mayor's illegitimate child and some case evidence.

Josie was utterly surprised. "Why was it returned? Are you sure he received it?"

Ryan glanced at her, hesitating to speak.

"Speak," Morgan intervened.

"What he meant was, he didn't need your help. He would find another way out. He only had one condition for returning these."

"What is it?" Josie asked urgently.

Ryan pursed his lips. "Don't make things difficult for Josie."

She shivered. Dexter was astute; he must have known someone was helping her behind the scenes regarding the visit. In Wavery, Morgan was the only one who wasn't afraid to get involved in such matters. Every favor came with a price.

he was still doing his best to protect

darkening. "The investigative team will keep tightening the noose. He's been cornered for over a fortnight.

chair, her mind reeling. Indeed, besides this,

"Could he have

in Wavery centers around Charles, who hasn't dared to get involved so far. Who else could Dexter turn

all, the one issuing the challenge was the mayor. Who else could

evidence against the mayor, he might have done so as well," Josie suggested

didn't reply.

eyes

"Dexter isn't

to death. If this is his choice, it means he has

website on

OW

two levels ahead of this." Morgan gestured with his fingers. But he still couldn't understand, In such tense circumstances,

"Jo, do you know if he has any other backing?" he asked. Josie

the unsigned contract. "If I knew, would

lightly on the

nerves jolt as

closed his eyes again, instructing Ryan, "Find out as soon

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