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.

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

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

figure, Heather felt a sense of

their differences, she couldn’t deny that Josie was

sorry.” she whispered softly

building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked

her pace and approached the vehicle. The

you here?”

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

argument lingered, creating a subtle

into the car, and Dexter’s gaze briefly flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his attention to Moses. They exchanged a knowing glance, their

help but notice a gift bag placed

picked up the gift bag,

her voice laced with anticipation.

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

smile and opened the box, revealing the latest

widened in surprise. “How

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint of pride in his

impressive,” Josie responded, her curiosity piqued.

the new phone. “Well then. I forgive you

you, Mrs. Russell, for your forgiveness.”

on his lap and closed her eyes. She