Blind Date Turned Proposal

Since securing the funding. Dexter had practically made the office his second home, spending day and night there. Larry and the other employees had also been working tirelessly alongside him.

“Seriously… he never gives us a break. Mr. Russell is pushing himself and us to the limit,” one of the employees grumbled.

“I know, right. Since our company secured the funding, Mr. Russell has lived in the office as if it were his second home.

“Maybe he can’t afford to fail again…”

Larry walked in with a stack of documents and caught wind of the employees’ murmurs. He furrowed his brow. “Don’t you all have work to do? Shouldn’t your focus be on your tasks rather than gossiping?”

The room fell into a collective silence as everyone exchanged glances of resignation and helplessness.

“This is a critical period, and it’s important for us to stay united and overcome it,” Larry began, intending to assure them that everything would improve once Josie returned. However, the words on the tip of his tongue transformed into, “Things will take a turn for the better soon.”

Whenever Dexter managed to steal a moment away from his demanding workload, he would lock himself In the seclusion of his private lounge within his office, lost in profound contemplation. Beyond the windows, the city lights painted a vibrant tapestry of countless lives and homes, reminding him of the familial warmth that eluded him.

Never before had he yearned for a sense of belonging, a place to call his own, until he met Josie. In her presence, he discovered a deep-rooted attachment and an earnest longing to build a sanctuary he could finally call home.

How is she doing in Rivodia? What’s on her mind at this very moment?

the airport that day. Dexter visited his grandfather at the

familiar walls of their ancestral home, Dexter closed his eyes, allowing the weight of Laura’s words

unyielding tide as Old Mr. Russell confirmed the tragic incident with a knowing nod, “Yes, what you’ve heard is

Dexter’s shoulder, offering solace and guidance. “Josie is a remarkable woman. I find solace in knowing she stands by your

profound words, feeling their resonance within his soul.

It’s all about striving for personal

study room. Surrounded by the gentle whispers of raindrops on the roof, he embraced the moment for deep contemplation

this very room, he vividly remembered the time when Josie had cried after he had angrily scolded

Reflecting on his past behavior, Dexter realized how much of

he finally realized the profound depth of his feelings for Josie, ingrained in the very

Two months later.

of a new month, news arrived that lifted the spirits of the shareholders who had invested in Russell Group

bank and several investment banks had injected five hundred million into Russell Group.

substantial investment would expedite the growth of the domestic internet industry and rescue Russell Group from its precarious

crisis

appearance before the media. He appeared much composed,