Blind Date Turned Proposal

Laura led Josie to her bedroom, which was clean and tidy, with very few personal belongings. It was evident that the room wasn’t frequently occupied.

After Josie finished her bath, she emerged to find the torrential rain outside hadn’t ceased, showing every sign of continuing unabated.

The Olsen residence was vast, so expansive that a single day wouldn’t suffice to explore it entirely. Josie had never taken a comprehensive tour of the place. She asked Laura, “Has the Olsen family always lived here?”

Laura, while using a hairdryer to dry Josie’s hair, replied, “Not entirely. The Olsen family has had its ups and downs. Back then, the various branches of the family were scattered, and Mark’s branch wasn’t even based in Wavery.

Josie suddenly recalled that Dexter had mentioned Mark’s remarkable recovery from a near-death experience, after which he had gradually expanded his business in Wavery.

“Mark acquired this place. It’s rumored to have been built over a century ago. After several renovations, it has become what it is today.”

Josie must have been absent when Mark purchased the property, as she didn’t remember it.

I don’t remember this place.

was dry, she thanked Laura and inquired, “Has Summer

head and explained, Mark is still resting in bed. He hasn’t come to

felt no sympathy for Summer. She remarked, “If, and I stress ‘if, something happens to

all depends on Mark’s decision. Arnold is out of the question. There’s a high possibility that Heather and Dexter might get married, and it could be her.”

would mean the Olsen family would be

at the door interrupted their conversation. Laura answered the door, and it was a housekeeper reminding them, “Dinner is ready. Mrs. Olsen has requested your presence…

acknowledged with a nod and then turned back to find Josie wearing a peculiar expression.

to become involved in the Olsen family’s business and attain the position you hold

before responding. “If I hadn’t fought for myself, would Zach be as he is now?

gravity of her situation, causing Josie to lower her guard slightly. This

necessarily be Heather. Mark would not likely hand over his assets to an outsider, and Zach, being a member

Josie’s mind, however,