Blind Date Turned Proposal

Morgan handed Josie the neatly packaged breakfast, a tinge of remorse in his eyes. “I’m sorry for what happened yesterday.”

A small chuckle escaped her lips when she sneered, “About what?”

Morgan’s frown deepened at her distant demeanor.

“I admit I took advantage of your soft spot to gain the upper hand over Dexter at yesterday’s meeting. It’s been a while since we last met, and I used our reunion to my advantage. I’m really sorry for that.”

He could have spared her from all of it, but he didn’t.

Sipping the warm coffee, which warmed her heart and stomach, Josie responded with a snicker tinged. with sarcasm, “It’s alright. I’m used to it anyway.”

Her casual words couldn’t mask the underlying sense of loneliness and sorrow.

Morgan frowned at her reply. “Josie, I didn’t have much of a choice.”

Given the circumstances, he had no other option.

me. You know the stakes in the business world. I don’t need to say much, but you’re well aware of Dexter’s nature. He doesn’t take losses lightly.

Morgan of his potential reality in a

front of him had transformed into a fierce and resilient entity, akin to a rose with thorns, captivating

Morgan showed no signs of fear. “Trust me, the Bastille Group is just as formidable as the Russell Group. I just need some time, and

in its original position. “Hmm, I believe you.”

was intelligent and accomplished. But now, everything has changed. In her heart, Morgan was no longer the person she had once

in the trash. So, I’m curious, why did you suddenly pretend to be sentimental and wear

past was still etched vividly

fallout with Morgan, they had stubbornly drawn distinct boundaries. As she passed the trash bin, she caught sight of the

the sunlight streaming through the car window, casting a golden glow

were to explain, you wouldn’t believe me. But I hope you understand

her face, revealing a

heart skipped a beat, and he reached

his touch.

embarrassed. Morgan retrieved a tissue