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.

cool, no worries,” Arnold remarked as he took a tissue from one of his subordinates, wiping his fingers clean. “But did

was refocused on Leanne.

Olsen family, she no longer felt inferior, exuding confidence and handling the attention

You mean

“In case you didn’t know, you

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

clear, and Dexter’s expression

“Mr. Carter, you’ve crossed

was still present.

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

her breaking point, unable to stand on the sidelines of the men’s

was becoming unbearable, and she needed

a confrontation, she locked

wavered as she grappled with Josie’s

fleeting look at Dexter, she seemed on

glowing tip of the cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers,

me answer on your behalf,” Josie had

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

is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was Leanne who had answered the call she had

Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who had only recently joined the