Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1215

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.”

After hanging up the phone, Arnold ordered Dexter, “Have those people on the shore leave.”

He tightened his grip, pointing the barrel of the gun directly at Dexter's temple.

“How am I going to live if they leave?” Dexter said.

“Do you have any other choices?”

Doesn't sound like it, thought Dexter.

Arnold rummaged for his cell phone, taking control and swiftly dialing Caleb's number. The voice on the other end sounded extremely anxious. “Dexter!”

Dexter's gaze was icy, his voice sufficiently restrained. “Josie is dead. There's no need for concern. Proceed as planned.”