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 well aware of Dexter’s nature. He doesn’t take losses lightly.

his potential

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

of fear. “Trust me, the Bastille Group is just as formidable as the Russell Group. I just need some time, and I’ll make sure Dexter won’t be able to

breakfast back in its original position. “Hmm, I believe

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

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

past was still etched

she passed the trash

Morgan explained, the sunlight streaming through the car window, casting a golden glow on his cufflinks, exuding an

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

face, revealing

a beat, and he

evaded his touch.

arm froze momentarily, but he wasn’t embarrassed. Morgan retrieved a tissue and gave