Chapter 654 Dexter Will Send You Behind Bars They stood in the garden behind the main building. Bored, Zach stood to a side while. looking at Josie.
A chill ran down Josieâs back. She could feel the stony look fixed on her. âIâm sorry. I gave the Bible that you gifted me to someone else. She brought the matter up after some time. contemplating.
Claudia took a deep breath as she watched the scenery. âItâs up to you what you do with the things gifted to you.â
Josie felt choked up.
Claudia turned to her. âDonât regret your decisions.â
Claudiaâs clear eyes were skilled at evaluating a person.
Josie was nervous about meeting Claudia without any reason today. âIs Mr. Olsen doing any. better?â
Claudia averted her eyes. âYou donât need to bring it up if you donât care about it.â
Josie felt a lump in her throat. Although Claudia was aloof when they first met, Josie thought she was still considerate. Yet now, she seemed completely unconcerned.
âYou know me well.â Josie nodded.
âYou donât like flattering others. Thatâs why you have no reason to force yourself to do anything you donât want, like visiting Mark. Dexter has a relationship that he cannot end. with us. Itâs not the same for you.â Claudia pointed it out clearly, leaving no room for dispute.
The bridge in Dexter and the Olsen familyâs relationship was none other than Summer.
Josie understood that Claudia wanted to keep her out. âMrs. Hadey, are you trying to protect me?â
There was a look of compassion in Claudiaâs eyes, but she did not answer Josieâs question directly.
âYouâre worried that I would be hurt and hope I wonât have much to do with the Olsen. family, right?â
Josie was not being narcissistic. She knew Claudia very well.
âYouâre free to think that way.â Claudia turned and left.
Josie was rooted to her spot while watching her go.
However, Zach did not follow her. He continued staring at Josie with his piercing gaze.
Unafraid, Josie stared back at him.
He took a few steps toward her with his hands in his pockets. âI didnât expect Mrs. Russell to be this capable. I canât believe that you know my mother personally.â
She quirked a brow. âThatâs true. I do have my capabilities. But you, on the other hand, the only thing you know is to raise a hand against women. What an act of bravery, huh?â
âDo you want to die?â Zach was infuriated. He lifted his hand, thinking of hitting her.
Josie did not flinch. âGo on. Itâs best if you make sure I actually die. If you canât do it, Dexter will send you behind bars the very next day!â
Her fearless demeanor aggravated him further. âF*****g w***e! I canât touch you just because you have a man behind you. But how about Laura? If I find her, you wonât have a chance to save her again!â
Zach was evidently aggrieved after being kept away for months. He could no longer keep up the gentlemanly act he used to do. It was as though a maniacal thug had taken his place.
With his threat, Josie grasped his raised arm. âI warn you, Zach, if you touch a single hair on Laura, Iâll put you in jail myself!â
âWith what you have? I can take charge of my familyâs properties now. Just so you know, you have no chance of doing anything to me!â
âSo what? You canât even find Laura.â A smirk stretched across her face.
With what he said, Josie noticed that he had not found Laura after he returned to Wavery. This gave her relief.
âKeep her well hidden if you care for her!â How he wished he could hit that smile off her face.