Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 431 The Battlefield

Josie went to the gala again. She attended using Dexter’s invitation this time.

The attendants saw her card and knew she was here on Russell Group’s behalf. They immediately let her in.

Josie still wore the same gray evening gown. She looked elegant under the spotlight and attracted many gazes. Then, she found a seat and sat down to wait for the auction to begin.

She heard whispers from other guests as soon as she sat down. “I heard Mr. Olsen is here today. It’s obvious why he came.

“That’s strange. He could have gotten his staff to deal with such trivial matters. Why did he have to attend himself.”

“It’s something valuable. Thus, it’s better to handle the thing himself.”

Josie instinctively clenched her purse as she listened to them. Those who wanted to bid today had their assets screened. Only those with sufficient assets were allowed to bid later.

Josie glanced at the surrounding. Judging from what she heard, Mark was here. She hoped he wasn’t aiming for the same item as Dexter.

a strong presence sat in the middle, surrounded by the crowd. He seemed to have sensed someone looking at him and glanced at Josie, prompting him to

Seeing that, Mark looked away and seemed displeased to find her here.

“Ms. Quorn.”

Quorn is here. Quick,

and saw Xanthe dressed in a ladies’ suit. She looked elegant and wore thick makeup. Furthermore, she seemed healthier than when they last met. It seemed her life had improved considerably from before.

breath and had a bad premonition.

out of place in this auction filled with prominent and wealthy

Josie felt pain in her lower abdomen. The first day

to message Dexter. She asked whether

be ready soon. The

again. ‘I

long pause on the other side before Dexter replied,

you?” A crisp female voice suddenly sounded beside her. Josie instinctively turned off her