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.

“I’m just an outsider, working for them and doing their bidding. I

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seem quite capable. You should give it a

awkward. She didn’t ask what specifically was

chatting with her for a while, Josie excused herself to the restroom. As she walked down the sun- drenched

reached this point. There’s no turning back

the

figures. She subtly positioned herself to stay out

state was still not very good, her exhaustion visible

this life. Do you know how that b*tch looks at me? She’s taken everything from me! That b*tch. I’m leaving. I’m leaving right

light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t forget. None of this belongs

Her eyes widened, filled with

her off. “If you can tolerate it, then endure. If you can’t, I’ll find a way to make

threat. He was clearly not referring

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

was not

to?” Arnold growled. “I want Morgan to