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.

need to say much, but you’re well aware of Dexter’s nature. He doesn’t take losses lightly. So, brace yourself

of his potential reality

front of him had transformed into a fierce and resilient entity, akin to a

rumored that Dexter was indeed planning to take 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. I just need some time, and I’ll

in its original

now, everything has changed. In her heart, Morgan was

remember seeing it discarded in the trash. So, I’m curious, why did you suddenly pretend to be sentimental and wear it before Dexter?” Josie’s words carried a sense of

etched

had stubbornly drawn distinct boundaries. As she passed the trash bin, she caught sight of the scarf she had once knitted for him.

car window, casting a golden glow on his cufflinks, exuding an air of luxury.

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

light gently kissed her face, revealing a

and he reached out to wipe it

his

momentarily, but he wasn’t embarrassed. Morgan retrieved