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.

A minor celebrity wouldn’t be very beneficial to him. “Do

think

did he help

a knot of sadness tighten in her chest. “That’s

it

her tighter and whispered in her ear, “What do you think the people outside would say if I did

in fear. “Arnold Carter! You

his lips curled into a smile. He took two steps back, then turned and walked away. “You still owe me

I always encounter

he wanted her on

a pressure cooker, so she texted him

two oranges from the fruit basket

out of the hotel, her steps light and carefree. She tossed an orange into the air and caught it with a delightful smile, flashing her beautiful teeth. She was like a student

summer vacation.

her. The driver honked and exited the vehicle. “Mrs. Russell, Mr. Russell had asked you to wait

nowhere else

long, Dexter strode out of the hotel.