Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 377 Accept the Defeat

Josie was finally awake.

“The Olsen family has their eyes on you now,” Dexter said wearily, and his eye bags weighed on, “I must do something about this.”

There was anguish in his voice.

“It’s all for me, right?”

The evening’s golden hues streaked into the bedroom, glowing on Josie’s complexion. Her eyes sparkled like radiant jewels.

Dexter’s gaze lingered, his expression distant and unfocused.

“Is that how you see it? To protect me?” Josie’s voice trembled, and her frustration simmered. “I can look after myself, Dexter. You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to protect me.”

“Josie, Dexter’s voice turned sharp as he looked her in the eye. “Do you truly believe you can handle this on your own? You’re only confident because Arnold is there to support you. Take him out of the equation, and what are you left with?”

the truth –

never meant to help you

Josie once again. However, she couldn’t reveal that Arnold had

like everything you do is motivated by self- interest. And please, let’s not even get started

and he let out a cold, mocking

and interrupted the tension in the room. Dexter swiftly answered, “Go ahead, speak, as his eyes lingered on Josie.

took the highway as expected. The checkpoint was guarded by numerous officers, resulting in the exposure of

He’s with Arnold. Her face blanched with

seems to think

quite strategic of you. Closing down Arnold’s nightclubs will make

him.”

spine as

had it all under his thumb.

Dexter ended the call