Blind Date Turned Proposal

“I don’t think we had a chance to talk that day,” Arnold replied, taking out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and offering one to Dexter.

Dexter declined the cigarette. “I’ve quit,” he announced flatly.

Arnold’s eyes widened in surprise.

He tucked the cigarettes away. “Mark knows about this. He’s already grounded Zach at their compound. They’re making sure this doesn’t get out.”

“They’re trying to sweep this under the rug,” Dexter scoffed. “What about Summer?”

“She’s heartbroken because of you. What do you think?” Arnold lit a cigarette and took a seat in the corner.

“Dex, I never would have thought you’d reveal your relationship with Josie at such a time. Mark won’t let this go easily,” Arnold remarked, his eyes narrowing as he watched Dexter through his cigarette smoke.

Dexter laughed out loud as if he had just heard the most ridiculous thing in the world. “When has he ever made my life easy? But he has always adored you, hasn’t he?”

Arnold pressed Dexter. “Are you going to give up on inheriting their fortune?”

Dexter looked through the windows and saw Josie gently holding Laura’s hand. His heart swelled at the sight. After a short pause, he said softly, “I’m content with how things are now. I only need her.”

his fingers, and the ashes fell onto his fingers.

hand tightly, her voice shaking. “Why did he hit

was covered in gauze as if she had been completely shatte

that day, and the Olsen family had a huge celebration to announce the heir the Olsen Group. Zach felt humiliated as if he was being laughed at and made a laughingstock, so he…”

not good enough, but

woman.”

you need to leave him now.”

deep sigh. I can’t do that. The Olsen family is very concerned about their reputation. The

concerned about their reputation? You were almost beaten

death!”

bitterly. “I know…”

“Then why…”

heard that

his wife.”

off guard by Laura’s sudden change of topic,