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.

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

was refocused on

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

You mean Leanne?”

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

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

was clear, and Dexter’s

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

was still

or nothing. By the way, Ms.

reached her breaking point, unable to stand on the

was becoming unbearable, and she needed

a confrontation, she locked eyes

she grappled with Josie’s question.

on the verge of speaking but held

fingers, his

answer on your behalf,” Josie had already pieced

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 Ms. Olsen persona. But shouldn’t

I asked you to pass on to Mr. Russell? My hunch is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was

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