Blind Date Turned Proposal

Chapter 718 A Chance to Be Dex’s Brother-in-Law 

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.

of his subordinates, wiping his fingers clean. “But did you switch personal assistants? I didn’t

was refocused on

she no longer felt inferior,

You mean

to interject, “In case you didn’t know, you two are related.

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

implication was clear, and Dexter’s expression

“Mr.

still present.

consistent like that, saying what’s on his mind or nothing. By the way, Ms. Olsen, I’m curious why you’ve come

her breaking point, unable to stand on

atmosphere was becoming unbearable, and

confrontation, she locked

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

a fleeting look at Dexter, she seemed on the verge

of the cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers, his demeanor gradually

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

not entirely fitting to work at the Russell Group, given that it doesn’t enhance the

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

being granted access to Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who

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