Blind Date Turned Proposal

“I can’t say for sure,” Arnold threw his pen onto the desk, and it rolled off, landing close to Josie’s feet.

Her frustration peaked. Yanis was locked up in prison, and Wyatt was nowhere to be found, leaving Arnold with the capacity to orchestrate such a ploy.

“Let me ask differently then,” Josie stated, calmly sitting and facing him. “did Wyatt tell you about his plans? I know he came to you; there’s no need to deny it.”

Josie was acute and intelligent.

Arnold offered a faint smile. “He only mentioned needing my support and wanting to align with me; nothing beyond that.”

Josie was skeptical. Worry creased her brows.

At that moment, Andy entered and murmured something to Arnold. Instantly, Josie was alert.

Arnold nodded, then resumed their prior conversation with a tinge of intrigue, “Let’s say, hypothetically, it was Wyatt – but what is his motive?”

He’s got beef with Dexter for getting Yanis locked up. He’s looking for vengeance!”

“Yeah. But what’s that got to do with you?”

“Because I’m Mrs. Russell, the wife of his enemy. He might target someone close to me to get to Dexter.”

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play, but the crucial detail

at Arnold. “Fine. If you don’t want to tell me, I can

within the medical qualification certificate Pop

head to Rivodia to

that, she stood and left but was intercepted before she left the room,

up but didn’t turn

his pocket, one casually on her shoulder. “I might know where Wyatt’s held

Josie

know?” Arnold enticed her. “Then follow me.”

stride, knowing that it wouldn’t

and cursed Arnold a thousand times over.

elevators were uniquely installed against the outer shell, functioning as observation decks with sweeping

Arnold was

he challenged casually, “Your call to come along or not.”

Ultimately, she budged.

Palace, Arnold guided her into

and casually sipping their drinks. One among