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.

I don’t need to say much, but you’re

potential reality in a lighthearted

gazed at her, realizing that the Josie in front of him had transformed into a fierce and resilient entity, akin to a rose with thorns, captivating and unyielding.

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

the breakfast back in its original

and accomplished. But now, everything has changed. In her heart, Morgan

So, I’m curious, why did you suddenly pretend to be sentimental

still etched vividly in

they had stubbornly drawn distinct boundaries. As she passed the trash bin, she caught

back then,” Morgan explained, the sunlight streaming through the car window, casting a golden glow on his cufflinks,

if I were to explain, you wouldn’t believe me. But I hope you understand that what happened back then wasn’t my intention.”

face, revealing a coffee stain on her lips.

skipped a beat, and he reached out to

his

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