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.

further contact with Mr. Russell, Heather stated firmly.

in white. Just make sure your future actions reflect

Josie’s diminishing figure, Heather felt a

that Josie was a

so sorry.” she whispered softly

she spotted Dexter’s

and approached the vehicle. The car window rolled

brings you here?”

opened the car door. “I heard you were here, and it so happened that I was passing by.”

a subtle air

toward Heather before he shifted. his

engine started, and Josie couldn’t help but notice

curiosity got the better of her, and she eagerly picked up the gift bag, turning it

she asked, her

phone I bought for you on my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He

smile and opened the box, revealing

surprise. “How many gigabytes

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint

Josie responded, her curiosity piqued.

the new phone. “Well then. I forgive you

“Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for your forgiveness.”

so she rested her head on his lap and closed her eyes.