Blind Date Turned Proposal

The door of the study had been locked from the inside, which meant that no one could have entered the room. This allowed them to exit the basement safely without getting caught.

Arnold placed his hat over Josie’s head as they left the room, hoping to draw attention away from her.

To their surprise, Zach arrived at the garden, dressed in a suit and tie as he mingled with the guests. He had the poise of a gentleman, but they knew this was just a façade.

“I want to thank you all for coming to Summer’s birthday party today,” Zach announced, raising a glass of champagne.

Arnold raised his glass to Zach, his lips curling into a smirk. “Zach.”

Zach turned around to face him and greeted him with a slight nod. “Arnold.”

“I thought you’d be here earlier, Arnold said, walking over to Zach and blocking his view of the villa.

Zach smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “The whole of Wavery knows how much you care for Summer. I could never be as attentive to her as you are, even though I’m her brother.”

Everyone in the crowd chuckled politely at Zach’s remarks.

“What about Laura?” Arnold probed, taking a sip of his wine. His casual manner and tone made it seem as if he hadn’t just witnessed a horrific scene before him earlier.

I had her stay in her room,” Zach said confidently, his

his lips curving up

said to Dexter. They both kept their eyes fixed on

way he carried himself confidently, speaking in high spirits with the

walking towards Dexter;

his secretary?” he inquired.

garden, his eyes searching for Andy. “I don’t see

where he is right now,” Dexter ordered, his voice

approached them, her eyes sparkling with innocence. “Dex, do I look beautiful today?” she asked, her singsong voice filtering

Summer was breathtakingly beautiful; her eyes shone like stars in the night sky. Dexter forced a warm smile. “You’re always

turned to his secretary. “Mr. Peeple, where are you headed

his calm demeanor, even though he was caught off guard by Summer’s question. “We have an urgent problem to attend to,” he responded quickly, trying to put

light. “Dex, I heard you’ve been looking

a forced chuckle, his eyes darkening with an inscrutable expression. “Who told you?”

find her. Are

smile faltered as he replied,