Dexter glanced to the side and noticed Josie walking towards the road to hail a taxi.
He signaled to Moses, who nodded in understanding. Holding the car keys, he followed Josie. âMs. Jo, let me give you a ride.â
Josie didnât look back. âNo need, I can manage on my own.â
âItâs not about whether you can manage. With Arnold gone, his people will surely still be watching you.
You canât let your guard down,â Moses explained.
Josie finally stopped, her mind still haunted by the events of the previous night. She couldnât risk it any further. After a moment of hesitation, she provided an address.
Moses nodded and went to drive the car.
In Josieâs peripheral vision, a black car passed by, with Dexter inside. He seemed to be heading to the Olsen family to apologize.
At the Olsen Residence, the scene was chaotic. Broken pieces of porcelain littered the floor. When Dexter arrived, he took off his coat and handed it to the servant. Heather, who was curled up on the sofa, immediately stood up upon seeing him. âDex!â
Her face was filled with anxiety and fear as she hugged Dexterâs arm. âArnold is in trouble. Apparently, he went missing after setting off an explosion by the sea. Father is very angryâ¦â
She observed Dexterâs expression while speaking. âWhere were you⦠your hand!â
She covered her mouth. âWhat happened to your hand?â
Dexter calmly retracted his hand. âItâs just a minor skin injury, nothing serious.â
He walked straight ahead, reaching the study where Laura was just coming out. She glanced at Dexter and Heather, looking puzzled. âThe news about Arnold is known within the circle, and it has affected the Olsen family to some extent. Fatherâs anger hasnât subsided. He doesnât want to meet anyone.â
Dexter approached and tapped the door three times with his knuckles. âMr. Olsen, itâs me.â
There was no sound from inside, and Heather grew anxious.
After a moment, the weary voice of Mark came through. âCome in.â
Dexter then entered the study.
In the spacious study, Mark sat at the main seat, gazing at the desolate autumn scenery outside the windows. His face showed signs of fatigue.
Dexter stood still, hands behind his back. âMr. Olsen.â
Mark slowly raised his eyes, scrutinizing him. Without warning, he lifted his cane and threw it forcefully, hitting the young manâs kneecap. The sound of the impact was sharp and painful to hear.
Dexter didnât even flinch. He endured it.
âIf hitting me can relieve your anger, feel free to do so.â
His distinct facial features were devoid of expression. It was more indifferent than arrogant.
Mark snorted. âPick it up.â
Bending down, Dexter picked up the cane and handed it to Mark. As Mark took it, his large hand pressed on Dexterâs bandaged hand, exerting force.
Dexter frowned slightly but remained still.
âArnoldâs plan was meticulous. The goods from last night could have smoothly left the country. Why did the police from another jurisdiction discover it?â
Mark asked this while closely observing Dexterâs expression.
âIf he got caught, it means the plan wasnât meticulous enough.â
âWas it not meticulous enough, or is someone playing tricks?â Mark increased the pressure, reopening the wounds in Dexterâs palm one by one. âWhy were you at the seaside last night?â
âArnold threatened me with my mother and forced me to solve the problem for him.â
âAnd then?â
âUnexpectedly, the police in Wavery had already targeted him.â
Mark closed his eyes for a moment. âLast night, you were supposed to be in international waters. Why did you immediately go when Arnold asked you to?â
He probably had a rough idea of the cause of the situation and was merely seeking an explanation.