Blind Date Turned Proposal

Just as everyone thought Xenia would give Summer a hard time, the former walked confidently to Josie and declared, “As many guests are aware, Mrs. Russell is here today, too, to bless the newlyweds. I heard. that Mrs. Russell is a Grade 8 pianist, and I’ve always admired you. Hope we have the chance to witness your skills today.”

Both Josie and Laura were startled. Obviously, Xenia had no good intentions and was provoking Josie!

Everyone’s gaze was focused on the elegant Josie.

Arnold, who was greeting the guests, wanted to stand up for Josie but was subtly held back by Summer.

Josie instinctively looked around for Dexter. He was standing diagonally across from her. When the warm light shed on the suit-clad man’s face, it accentuated his dignified aura. Dexter raised his glass at Josie and didn’t intend to help her out at that moment.

He wanted to test how independent Josie could be.

Josie looked at Xenia and replied with a smile, “It’s my honor to have the chance to play with Watson. However, we’re here to celebrate the bride and groom today, so I think it’s better not to steal the spotlight.”

silent when they

audible to her. “Mrs. Russell, are you intimidated? Don’t

expression turned ghastly. “Hey,

with Xenia’s

at Xenia with her guard up. Josie clenched her fist and

to your performance. Hope

face, “After you,

As she walked toward the piano, she wondered if Josie actually knew how to play the piano. She merely wanted to embarrass Josie.

“Can you play

an assuring look.

agency company arranged intensive classes for her to learn all sorts of skills, including

crowd was soon mesmerized by her performance. Toward the end of the performance, the hall resounded with applause. Truth be told, the guests acknowledged her confidence and beauty more than