Blind Date Turned Proposal

The feud between the Carters and the Russells had deep roots, hence Scar’s intense animosity toward them.

As the words left Scar’s mouth, Arnold kicked him in the belly. “Keep yapping, and I might finish you off first!”

“Relax, man. Amidst the commotion, Dexter’s attention was snagged by faint makeup smudges on Arnold’s shoulder. They appeared to be imprints left by a woman resting against him.

He gestured to Leanne, who promptly handed him a cigarette.

Dexter extracted one and passed Josie a lighter, motioning for her to ignite it.

Josie’s nerves were taut and reluctant.

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Dexter’s lips. “Go on, light it.”

She hesitated for a moment before taking the lighter. With a snap, a spark of fire illuminated the sharp arch of the man’s brows and his eyes.

Smoke filled his lungs, and Dexter released a long exhale, finally easing a bit.

It had been a while since he had smoked. He’d promised to quit, and since then, he’d refrained from touching a cigarette.

Tonight was the first exception.

worries,” Arnold remarked as he took a tissue from one of his subordinates, wiping his fingers clean.

was refocused

part of the Olsen family, she no longer felt inferior, exuding confidence and handling the attention from others

You mean

case you didn’t know, you two are related. She’s your

to say if I’ll ever have the chance to be your brother-in-law

implication was clear, and Dexter’s

“Mr. Carter, you’ve crossed a

still

consistent like that, saying what’s on his mind or nothing. By the way,

stand on the sidelines of

becoming unbearable, and

she locked eyes with Leanne.

initial firmness wavered as she grappled with Josie’s question. “I…”.

Dexter, she seemed on the verge of

fingers, his demeanor gradually taking

your behalf,” Josie had already pieced together much of the

and cherished daughter of the Olsen family, you likely find it somewhat beneath you and not entirely fitting to work at the Russell Group, given that it doesn’t enhance the prestige of your

to Mr. Russell? My hunch is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was Leanne who had answered the call

never being granted access to Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who had