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?

airport that day. Dexter visited his grandfather at the revered

ancestral home, Dexter closed his eyes, allowing the weight of Laura’s words to settle

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

specifics, Dexter knew his grandfather keenly understood the situation. Henry’s comforting hand gently rested upon Dexter’s shoulder, offering solace and guidance. “Josie is a remarkable woman. I find solace in knowing she

feeling their resonance within his soul.

delicate balance is key. It’s all about striving for personal

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

remembered the time when

his past behavior, Dexter realized how much of a jerk

finally realized the profound depth of his feelings for

Two months later.

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

a prominent international bank and several investment

the growth of the domestic

calling it a crisis would be an exaggeration.

significant period of absence, Dexter finally made his appearance before the media. He