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

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

Heather felt a sense of relief

Josie was a woman worthy

she whispered softly to

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

her pace and approached the vehicle. The car window rolled down.

you

warm. He opened the car door. “I heard you were

creating a subtle

flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his

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

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

asked, her voice

Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his

with a grateful smile and opened the

“How many gigabytes does

Dexter answered, a hint of pride in his voice.

responded, her curiosity piqued.

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

Mrs.

on his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him ask. “Who did you