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,

white. Just make sure your

felt a

couldn’t deny that Josie was

sorry.” she whispered softly

made her way down from the building, she

quickened her pace and approached the vehicle. The

brings you here?”

heard

creating a subtle air

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

and Josie couldn’t help but notice a gift bag placed beside her.

curiosity got the better of her, and she eagerly picked up

she asked, her voice laced with

phone I bought for you on my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He had noticed her

with a grateful smile and opened the box,

“How many gigabytes does it

terabyte, Dexter answered, a hint of pride

responded, her

new phone. “Well then. I forgive you

softly. “Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for

lap and closed her eyes. She