He had expressed his willingness to die with her.
He desired nothing more than to accompany her in death.
The intense warmth of their embrace left Josie in a daze. After a moment, she nodded and followed Scott.
Dexter was having his hand injury treated by a doctor, while Larry was updating him on the situation outside.
âThe police have seized Arnoldâs properties. When the Olsen family found out, Summer was confined to home, as Mark was trying to suppress news of the matter as much as possible.â
The Olsen family was preparing for a grand event and could not afford any mistakes.
As Dexter listened, he furrowed his brow without lifting his gaze.
âLiana knows youâre here and sheâs quite worried. She insists on coming to see you,â Larry said cautiously.
âArnold couldnât have known so quickly that I hadnât headed out to sea. Someone must have tipped him off,â Dexter quickly deduced.
Larry was surprised. âOnly insiders were involved this time. There shouldnât be any leaks.â
However, Dexter remained silent, making it difficult to discern his thoughts. After a moment, he lifted his gaze and saw the silhouette of a woman at the door. His eyes gradually focused on her.
Josie stood there, looking pitiful with her entire body trembling from the trauma. Seemingly helpless, she hid behind Scott.
Dexterâs pupils contracted at the sight.
Scott stepped forward. âAre you okay? Is it serious?â
The doctor responded, âThereâs no damage to the bones or muscles. All the wounds are superficial.â
Without Scott shielding her, Josie was completely exposed to Dexterâs gaze. She felt a bit uncomfortable as she approached him. âThank you for today.â
Dexterâs gaze was rather intense. He stared at her for a while before finally asking, âWhat happened to your neck?â
Josie lowered her head, only to discover a red mark. It was a bit painful to touch, likely a result of her struggle with Arnold in Sky Palace.
In addition, she still reeked of alcohol and looked visibly disheveled.
After the doctor finished treating Dexterâs hand, he gestured at Josie, indicating that it was her turn, which made the situation somewhat awkward.
Scott also noticed and took the initiative to defuse the situation. âMr. Russell, I now know that it was you who helped with my job transfer. Otherwise, it would have taken a long time for me to return to the Criminal Investigation Division.â
Upon hearing this, Josie furrowed her brows. Dexter was the one who had Scott transferred back?
Heâ¦
Dexter didnât seem to care much about it as he subconsciously tapped the table with his bandaged fingers. âThatâs the least I can do for a good cop like you.â
Scott chuckled. âOne of these days, Iâll treat you to a meal. But donât expect a grand feast, as I can only afford something simple with my salary. I hope you wonât turn me down then.â
Before the dayâs incident, Scott always thought Dexter was shrewd in business, constantly disrupting markets, although not always honorably.
However, Dexterâs actions that day had changed Scottâs perspective.
Dexter didnât mind. He flashed a grin and said, âOf course.â
By the time everything was over, dawn had broken. The morning sunlight illuminated the ground.
Moses, along with a group of people, was waiting outside the police station with a four-leaf clover in his hand.
Josie followed Dexter out, the two of them silent. Yet it was an incredibly pleasing sight to Moses and the others.
âMr. Russell, Josie,â Moses said with a smile, âEntering the police station is bad luck. We need to use this four-leaf clover to ward off the bad vibes.â
Dexter frowned. âI donât believe in any of this.â
Moses insisted, âIt really works.â As he spoke, he began to pat Dexterâs body all over with the four-leaf clover. His actions were quite comical, and Josie couldnât help but burst into laughter at his serious expression.
âJosie, you too.â Moses stepped forward, causing Josieâs smile to freeze.
Dexter curled his lips into a smirk, casting her a leisurely glance.
At that moment, after finishing a phone call, Larry stepped forward and whispered, âMr. Olsen has invited you over.â