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.

with Mr.

softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make sure

Josie’s diminishing figure, Heather felt a sense of relief wash over

couldn’t deny that Josie

sorry.” she whispered softly

Josie made her way down from the building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked below, its hazard

the

brings you

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

lingered, creating a subtle

briefly flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his attention

couldn’t help but notice a gift bag

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

asked, her voice laced with anticipation.

you on my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a

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

in surprise. “How many gigabytes does it have?”

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint of pride

impressive,” Josie responded, her curiosity

started exploring the features of the new phone.

Mrs. Russell, for your

closed her