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.”

was racing, but his words helped to slow it down. She nodded in assent to his request, her eyes still filled

need to worry about the event.

executives from

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

knew that if he were willing to do so, it would be because he was determined to make Josie the

they would treat

implications of her presence at

“Do you know who these

information whatsoever about their identities. Her eyes

leaders, with expertise across each department, and were at the helm of the company’s operations. They were the ones shaping the future of the

worry about the contents for their news outlets over the

without saying a

spring villa by a beach. Josie finally understood why he had told her not to

She waited for them 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

flicked her eyes to Josie and offered a brief blink

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