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.”

when they heard Josie’s wise response.

Josie in a voice that was only audible to her. “Mrs. Russell, are you intimidated? Don’t tell

ghastly. “Hey,

put up with Xenia’s humiliation but couldn’t allow her to

her guard up. Josie clenched her fist and said to Laura, “I accept her challenge.”

Xenia declared loudly, I’m looking forward to your performance. Hope you don’t mind it.

said with a stone face, “After you, Ms.

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

you play the piano?”

an assuring look.

intensive classes for her to learn all sorts of skills,

by her performance. Toward the end of the performance, the hall resounded with