Blind Date Turned Proposal

Quitting smoking had been a challenging journey, but in her presence, the cravings diminished. She became the replacement for his addiction.

Josie remained in a squatting position, her voice filled with anguish. “Dexter, you always do this. Why do you always believe you’re right? Is my opinion less important? Throughout, I’ve felt like nothing more than an accessory to you.”

Dexter’s gaze softened as he looked at her.

He listened attentively, patiently considering her words. “Like I mentioned earlier, within six months, can rise to the top of this industry. I won’t allow others to perceive you merely as an accessory to me. Isn’t that a good thing?”

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“No, it’s not!” Josie’s voice echoed, her hair dancing in the wind. “It’s not fulfilling to achieve success without putting in my effort and relying on you to pave the way for me.”

Dexter chuckled, “You do have quite the pride.”

“As a businessman, you prioritize profit and seizing opportunities without considering the emotions of others. I can’t be as ruthless as you,” Josie explained, her voice tinged with frustration.

you know, I used to be just like you? But ever since I embarked on this

gaze with his intense, pitch-black

on Arnold yet because of you. It’s best not to provoke me. Jo,” he warned, his voice carrying a hint

nerve within Josie, and she

with this man. His words carried an overpowering weight, and every interaction with him felt overwhelming. Feeling the blood rushing to her head and dizziness overtaking her, Josie struggled to maintain her balance. She took a

agape, with her eyebrows pinched together, she yelled indignantly, “You’re threatening

have no other choice. You’re not a good girl,” Dexter replied, his tone surprisingly gentle as he pressed his fingertip against Josie’s lips with force.

no longer willing to engage with him. There was no reasoning with someone like him. D

returned to her foster father-Paul’s place, a tinge of disappointment lingered within her that Dexter didn’t follow

anticipated. When he saw her, he let out a sigh and suggested, “Let’s eat

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they sat at the dining table, Josie kept her head down, her mind burdened with the events of the past two months. Finally, she gathered the courage

hand to interrupt her, his kind eyes filled with understanding. “You don’t have