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.

one of his subordinates, wiping

refocused on Leanne.

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

mean

case you didn’t know, you

denying it. “True, but who’s to say if I’ll ever have the chance to be

implication was clear, and Dexter’s expression

stepped forward and said, “Mr. Carter, you’ve crossed a

was still

on his mind or nothing. By the way, Ms. Olsen, I’m curious why you’ve come here today…”

had reached her breaking point, unable to stand

atmosphere was becoming unbearable, and she needed

locked

wavered as she grappled with

seemed on the verge of speaking but held back.

cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers, his demeanor gradually taking

had already pieced

fitting to work at the Russell Group, given that it doesn’t enhance the prestige of your Ms. Olsen persona. But shouldn’t you be accountable for the role

you convey the message I asked you to pass on to Mr. Russell? My hunch is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was Leanne who had answered the

Leanne’s cunning and capability. Despite Thomas never being granted access to Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who had only recently joined the