Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Mrs. Russell,” Moses said respectfully. He had worked with Dexter for so long that it was natural to him.

Josie did not want to cause a scene. “Please leave. Xenia brought reporters with her. It would be troublesome if the matter gets on the news.” Although she hated Xenia, she did not want to use violence against her.

Moses remained still. “Anyone who dares to publish anything shall die.”

Xenia trembled as she lay on the floor. Josie could not stand it anymore. “Please listen to me and let her. go. I don’t want to pursue the matter. I want to forget what happened today.”

Moses was uncertain and turned to Dexter for instruction. Josie followed his line of sight and looked into Dexter’s eyes.

She knew Dexter had instructed Moses to do this.

Moses kicked Xenia and said, “Fine, I’m willing to let it go if you apologize to Mrs. Russell and admit that you slandered her.”

“You… you….” Tears fell from Xenia’s eyes.

Josie went to Dexter and said urgently, Tell Moses to stop right now!”

Dexter suddenly grew furious and grabbed Josie’s chin. “She slandered you. How could you plead for mercy on her behalf? Josie, it’s pointless to pretend to

Josie’s anger. However, she did not want to argue and tried to

prompting Moses to stand straight and shout at Xenia, “Apologize now!”

considered quickly and swallowed her anger. “Mrs. Russell… I’m sorry.

not want the apology to be due to Dexter’s threat. Still, she could not help

“Why aren’t

her to stand up and dragged her away. All the while, Xenia cried profusely and

the maid retreated, leaving Josie alone with Dexter.

at Dexter and wrenched her arm from him. “You have gone

waist. He embraced her and said softly. “How can I defend you if you

could you

let

People will still spread the word