Blind Date Turned Proposal

“I just got word that the project handled by Carter Group company has completely fallen apart!” Josie’s face turned pale at the news. “How is that even possible?”

The two elders looked worried.

“Today is New Year’s Eve, and very few people know about this yet. The police and are still in the dark, but it did collapse. I’m not sure if anyone got hurt!” Laura quickly explained.

A chill ran down Josie’s spine. “This can’t be true! How could it collapse? I personally supervised all the materials!”

The fact that Laura received this information indicated that there was a source. “By tomorrow morning, this news will be all over the place.”

After hanging up, Josie was still in shock. But regardless, she couldn’t ignore the situation. She stood up and said, “Dad, Grandpa, I have an urgent matter at work. I need to go out for a while. You both should rest early!”

“Ah! In such a hurry on New Year’s Eve?” Old Mr. Russell was also worried.

Josie didn’t have time to explain. Hastily changing her shoes, she grabbed the car keys and assured them, “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”

She rushed out, and the old man’s voice warning her to drive safely lingered in the background.

“Ah, young people are always busy with work these days.”

Old Mr. Russell resumed his seat, exchanging glances with Paul, “I hope everything’s alright…”

a car from the garage and headed straight to the construction site. Fortunately, it was

was sweating

could the building collapse?

are no casualties, but if there

couldn’t imagine the potential implications this might have on her studio. Once the news broke tomorrow, it

a few people scattered around the construction site, all wearing

skipped a beat when she saw the central part of the site had collapsed, and

shock, she hurried to the scene and questioned, “What’s happening? Are there

no one seemed to notice her, let alone respond to her desperate questions.

frustrated, she turned to one of the workers wearing a safety helmet. She firmly gripped his arm, pleading, “Please, you have to tell me what’s happening!”

nervous, perspiring profusely.

Tell me, please!” Josie shouted, her anger rising.

fear was evident on the person’s face, and he nervously wiped off the sweat, saying, “…I-I think there are people down there, trapped…”

Josie’s heart sank.

a booming voice came from behind her, “Josie?! What in

and saw Arnold striding towards her

safety helmet, his face

reached out and grabbed her arm, trying to