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.

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

Heather felt a sense of relief wash over

that Josie was a woman worthy

whispered

the building, she spotted

quickened her pace and approached the vehicle.

brings you

his demeanor warm. He opened the car door. “I heard you were here, and it so

lingered, creating a subtle air

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

started, and Josie couldn’t help but notice a

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

asked, her voice

my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He had noticed her broken phone earlier and wanted

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

widened in surprise. “How many gigabytes does it

Dexter answered, a hint of pride

Josie responded, her curiosity piqued.

of the new phone. “Well then. I forgive you

you, Mrs. Russell, for

her head on his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him