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. Russell, Heather

softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make

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

deny that Josie was a woman worthy of

whispered softly to herself.

building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked

the vehicle. The car window rolled

brings you here?”

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

creating a subtle air of awkwardness between

settled into the car, and Dexter’s gaze briefly flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his attention

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

she eagerly picked up

her voice laced

a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He

grateful smile and opened the box,

surprise. “How

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint of pride in his voice.

impressive,” Josie responded, her

features of the new phone.

Mrs. Russell,

on his lap and closed her eyes.