Blind Date Turned Proposal

Larry and Andy arrived after a while. “Are you okay, Mrs. Russell?” they asked concernedly.

Josie brushed away the snow on Dexter’s head and replied, “I’m fine. I’ll recover in no time.”

Dexter knelt calmly on the ground, peering up at Josie with kind eyes. “Are you hungry?” he asked.

Josie rubbed her stomach, which was rumbling with hunger. “Yes, I’m famished from playing the whole morning,” she answered.

“Let’s grab some food then.”

Dexter supported Josie as they made their way through the extravagant hotel with its five- star restaurant. This was a popular destination for the wealthy, who would come to ski and enjoy the luxurious amenities.

Josie had a fulfilling day.

As they lay side by side on the bed, Dexter had a sudden thought. “It’s the end of the year, and our branch executives will have a final debriefing at Wavery. You should come with me to welcome them,” he suggested.

Josie’s eyes widened in surprise. “This involves the Russell Group’s internal matters. I don’t think it would be appropriate to have me there.”

“You’re my wife. How is it not appropriate?” Dexter caressed her hair. “It’s alright. Think of it. as a chance for you to get to know them better. After all, you’ll be seeing them more often.”

helped to slow it down. She nodded in assent to his request, her eyes still filled with worry.

she didn’t need to worry about the event. All she had to do was be

the executives from

them politely, in which she was addressed as “Mrs. Russell” when they greeted her respectfully in

they knew of her, Dexter had never introduced them to her personally before. They knew that if he were willing to do so, it would be because

clear that they would treat Josie

understand the implications of her presence at such an

asked her nonchalantly, “Do you know who

Her eyes widened in

and were at the helm of the company’s operations. They were the ones

about the contents for their news outlets over the next week if Josie’s meeting

at her without saying

planned their stay at a luxurious hot spring villa by a beach. Josie finally understood why he had told

in the lavishly decorated villa, her poise and charisma undeniable. “Dex, you guys have finally arrived,” she said. “I had a business meeting here and heard the news about the Russell Group’s people coming over, so I

flicked her eyes to Josie and offered a brief blink of acknowledgment.

Summer’s actions were deliberately provocative. She could tell that Summer was up to something, and she felt her blood start to boil.