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.

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

think

directly. “Then why did he help her that

knot of sadness tighten in her

is it different?”

but he held on to her tighter and whispered in

widened in fear. “Arnold Carter! You scumbag!”

me like this.” He released her with his lips curled into a smile. He took two steps

encounter such bad luck?

understand why he wanted her

was building up like a pressure cooker, so she

she took two oranges from the fruit

steps light and carefree. She tossed an orange into the air and caught it with

summer vacation.

in front of her. The driver honked and exited

had nowhere else to escape.

Dexter strode out of the hotel. “Couldn’t

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