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!”

the thought that her life was bet on using Arnold’s

Dexter couldn’t help but wonder why she was reacting so strongly to the revelation. “Are you talking on behalf of Arnold? Or does his

He was right.

couldn’t deny. what he was

know how to explain to Dexter that

how 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?” she continued. She had never suspected Dexter before but couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling after hearing his

into her eyes. “Josie, don’t you think you should spare me some kindness the way

tugged at her heartstrings, but she turned.

the incident happened in Wavery. I won’t be staying here for

sentence, she packed her things and

to his spot, silently watching her as she packed her things in a hurry.

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

to

of your studio while you were gone.