Blind Date Turned Proposal

Josie lifted her gaze and stared at him in confusion. “You knew that Arnold would follow me.”

Dexter had an inscrutable expression, but it was clear that he didn’t like her reaction.

“Yes.”

Josie backed away from him. “You also knew why he went to Rivodia.”

“My men have been watching Arnold for years. We’re well aware of his connection to Wayne.”

Josie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “So you just made a bet with my life? Didn’t your think about how I could have died because of your recklessness?”

The man’s face darkened. “I told you Arnold wouldn’t hurt you.”

“That’s because you know he likes me!” Josie felt an overwhelming sense of dread coursing through her veins. Her eyes were turning red. “You knew that Arnold would save me if Wayne tried to kill me. You were using Arnold!”

couldn’t bear the thought that her life was bet on using Arnold’s

but wonder why she was reacting so strongly to the revelation. “Are you talking on behalf of Arnold? Or

He was right.

prying into her emotions and thoughts, she couldn’t deny. what he was implying. It was hard to erase the memories she shared with Arnold these

to explain to Dexter that

cold-hearted Wayne was, but I think he can’t compare to you.” Josie’s eyes turned cold. “Does my father’s disappearance have anything to do with you?”

stared coldly into her eyes. “Josie, don’t you think you should spare

still tugged at her

any news about Paul in Rivodia. I believe the incident happened in Wavery.

her sentence, she packed her things and got ready to leave.

rooted to his spot, silently watching her as

packing, he seemed calmer than before. “I won’t ask my men to return. from Rivodia. They’ll keep

stop to

you were gone. Take a look at it when