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.”

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

worry about the event. All she had

welcomed the executives

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

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

was clear that they would treat Josie respectfully.

the implications

asked her nonchalantly, “Do you know who these people

about their identities. Her eyes

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

the contents for their news outlets over the next week if Josie’s meeting with the executives were known

without

a luxurious hot spring villa by a beach. Josie finally understood why he had told

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

to Josie and offered a

that Summer’s actions were deliberately provocative. She could tell that Summer was up to