Blind Date Turned Proposal

Heather had nowhere to hide: Josie saw right through her. “He gave me two hundred thousand.”

Josie nodded, “That’s quite a sum.”

If Dexter was a sexually impulsive man who fell into a scandalous trap and handed someone a potentially devastating advantage, the timing of the two hundred thousand couldn’t have been more opportune.

Arnold was indeed a savvy businessman, and this money was well invested.

Even if he couldn’t achieve his desired outcome, he could use the video later to manipulate the dynamics between them at a critical moment.

Voila! What a guaranteed gain!

“I had no other choice. I have limited options in this circle,” Heather explained quickly.

“Having no parents, Arnold sponsored my university education. He has shown me great kindness, and I feel obligated to repay him.”

“People do desperate things for money, and survival often takes precedence. We all have our own paths to follow, and I respect your choices,” Josie responded calmly.

“But what you did jeopardize my marriage, and I couldn’t let it slide.”

Hearing Josie’s comment, Heather’s grasp on the cup of hot cocoa weakened, nearly causing it to slip from her hand.

“I… I’m truly sorry..

“I don’t hold you solely responsible,” Josie reassured her.

will avoid any further contact with Mr. Russell, Heather stated firmly.

understanding and spoke softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make sure your

Josie’s diminishing figure, Heather felt a sense of

their differences, she couldn’t deny that Josie was a woman

whispered softly to herself.

way down from the building, she

pace and approached the vehicle. The car

you

opened the car door. “I heard you were here, and it so

subtle

toward Heather before he shifted. his attention to Moses. They

engine started, and Josie couldn’t help but notice a gift bag placed beside her.

her, and she eagerly picked up the

her voice laced

on my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his

gift with a grateful smile and opened the box, revealing the latest smartphone

“How many

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint of pride in his

impressive,” Josie responded, her

features of the new phone. “Well then. I forgive you offensive actions yesterday.”

softly. “Thank you, Mrs. Russell,

rested her head on his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him