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.

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. So, brace

potential reality in a lighthearted tone.

realizing that the Josie in front of him had transformed into a fierce and resilient entity,

action against the Bastille family. However, Morgan showed no signs of fear. “Trust me, the Bastille Group is just as formidable as the Russell Group.

back in its original

now, everything has changed.

I’m curious, why did you suddenly pretend to be sentimental and wear it before Dexter?” Josie’s words carried a sense of melancholy.

etched vividly in Josie’s mind.

boundaries. As she passed the trash bin, she

then,” Morgan explained, the sunlight streaming through the car window, casting a golden

to explain, you wouldn’t believe me. But I hope you understand that what happened back then

kissed her face, revealing a coffee

skipped a beat, and he reached out to wipe

his

he wasn’t embarrassed. Morgan retrieved a tissue and gave it to