Blind Date Turned Proposal

She was rich since childhood and, thus, had a basic ability to appreciate its value.

She gave a sidelong glance. “It’s not worth much. What’s valuable is her identity.”

Josie glanced at the notice board nearby. It clearly stated that after the exhibition, there would be a small auction. All proceeds from the auction would be donated entirely to impoverished mountainous regions.

“If you say it like that, won’t she get angry?”

Laura propped her chin with one hand, glancing at Heather, who was being entertained by Mark. “She? She has no say in matters, not like Summer.”

Her tone was dismissive, not showing the slightest bit of respect.

“What about you?” Josie suddenly asked.

Laura was taken aback. “What?”

“Do you have more say than Summer now?”

Josie’s pupils were pitch black, and she looked at her very seriously.

just an outsider, working for them and doing their bidding. I don’t really

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must say, you seem quite capable. You should give it a try.”

didn’t ask what specifically was

for a while, Josie excused herself to the restroom. As she walked down the sun- drenched corridor, a sudden argument echoed

reached this point.

was unmistakably the voice of

two familiar figures. She subtly positioned herself to stay

her exhaustion visible to the naked eye. “Arnold,

you know how that b*tch looks at me? She’s taken everything from me!

wrist as she was about to light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t forget. None of this belongs to her, nor to

Her eyes widened,

it, then endure. If you

end of his words, there was an unmistakable threat. He was clearly not referring

steps, her hand on her forehead. She paced restlessly back and forth, finally gritting her teeth and saying, “Then you figure out a way to get Josie away from Morgan. I saw

in her words was not concealed

think I don’t want to?” Arnold growled. “I want Morgan to disappear