Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie looked up and saw Arnold walking languidly toward her, dressed in casual clothes. He stood leaning against the bookshelf and spoke in a mocking tone.

She looked away and replied, “You shouldn’t have brought me away.”

I had stayed there a little longer, Mark might agree to meet me.

“I thought staying by Dexter’s side would make you wise. I didn’t expect you to be so naïve.” Arnold sneered before continuing. You should know what kind of person Mark is. He has authority over the whole city and has never experienced defeat. What makes you think he will give up a major project for you?”

Arnold said those words with resentment. At the same time, he felt guilty and concerned for her. However, he hid those feelings.

“But Mark didn’t start this project. It was Summer, right?” Josie panted as she looked into his eyes. “You joined forces with her, didn’t you?”

Arnold avoided her gaze and appeared stern. Josie, business is a battlefield. There’s no friendship, only shared profits.”

I understand. That’s why I never begged for your help even when things have come to this state. Meeting with Mark is my only hope.”

Josie’s thoughts were clear.

Group’s sake and met with Summer? He never respected you as his

in the air between

blanket tightly as if it was her lifeline. She forced down the indignance in her heart and replied, “You might think I’m stupid, but I believe husband

found it hard to believe all those qualities

what then? He will always side with his daughter. What makes you think he will

rendered speechless. Her gaze turned dazed. “That’s

Group. The value that Dexter

Then, he took the soup from the

Josie remained still.

“Open your mouth.”

Josie stared at him.

will never agree to meet an

Josie had no choice

herbal medicine brew and tasted bitter. Josie wanted to spit