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.

any further contact with Mr. Russell,

look stunning in white. Just make sure your

felt a sense of

Josie was a woman worthy of Dexter’s

so sorry.” she whispered softly to herself.

the building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked below, its hazard

the vehicle. The car window rolled down.

you

“I heard you were here, and

unresolved argument lingered, creating a subtle

toward Heather before he shifted. his attention to Moses. They exchanged a knowing glance, their eyes conveying

help but notice a gift bag placed

she eagerly picked up the gift bag, turning it over

her voice

and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He had noticed her broken phone earlier and

gift with a grateful smile and opened

surprise. “How

answered, a hint of pride in his voice.

responded, her

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

“Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for your

his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him ask. “Who did you meet today?”