Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 199 Don't Get Ahead of Yourself

Arnold showed no response to her tease. “I had been pondering whether Dexter made me leave the city because of the project or if it was for you, and now I finally got my answer.

Josie fidgeted with her hands as she spoke with a hint of a smile. “So, what’s the answer?”

“Wouldn’t you know by now?”

Arnold stubbed out his cigarette and held his elegant, thin fingers under the automatic faucet.

“You’re getting more interesting. Why don’t you come to my side? You won’t be able to handle this marriage.”

“You’re getting ahead of yourself,” she answered calmly.

Arnold wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned closer to her. “Don’t be deceived by his nice facade. I heard he canceled the partnership with Jesse Abbott for you?”

“Is that not allowed?”

“It’s allowed, but do you truly understand his intentions? Did he do it for you or for his own benefit? Don’t fall too deep into his trap,” Arnold patiently warned Josie.

wouldn’t be very beneficial to him. “Do you I’m less important

think

did he help her that

sadness tighten in her chest. “That’s not

it

but he held on to her tighter and whispered in her ear, “What do you think the people outside would say

fear. “Arnold Carter!

her with his lips curled into a smile. He took two steps back, then

do I always encounter such

why he wanted

building up like a pressure cooker, so she texted him to say she

oranges from the fruit basket with her.

bounced out of the hotel, her steps light and carefree. She tossed an orange into the air and caught

summer vacation.

a short while, she noticed Dexter’s car stopped in front of her. The driver honked and exited the vehicle.

else to escape.

long, Dexter strode out of the hotel. “Couldn’t you stay any longer?”