Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter filled Mark’s wineglass and said, “I heard Sum say that your lower back isn’t doing too well recently. I’ve made an appointment for you with Wavery’s best doctor. Go for physiotherapy when you’re free.”

“Don’t bother. It’s a recurring issue,” Mark said, “it seems like you’re close with Sum recently.”

“She’s in charge of the Russell Group research project in Vaste. We have business dealings,” Dexter answered calmly. It didn’t sound strange.

Mark understood. “I will advise her.”

After they dispersed, Dexter left the hotel. He sent Mark to the car and instructed the driver to drive safely.

Mark sat in the backseat and looked past Dexter to look at Josie. “Come here.”

Dexter stepped back darkly while Josie went forward. She said with a smile, “Mr. Olsen.”

“To be honest with you, I was astonished when I saw the news.” Mark didn’t avoid it at all.

Josie’s smile froze. “I think you’ve misunderstood.”

“I won’t let Sum wreck your marriage, providing you don’t hurt her. But if she insists, I will help her as her father. Ms. Warren, I’m advising you nicely to know your place.”

This was a warning.

didn’t change. “Mr. Olsen,

finally a trace of surprise on Mark’s calm

nodded. She straightened up, backed away, and the driver started the

no other choice. She

how good Dexter’s car was, it couldn’t

the car

corner and held on to a water bottle tightly as she texted Wyatt. She told him to leave and that

he asked her how she

sensed that the air was

-situation.

city. Do they want to retain millions of college graduates with such traffic? How

bottle fell to Moses feet. He didn’t dare to crouch down and pick it up. She was silent. On

why he was angry. Shouldn’t he be happy

in such