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.

Laura let out a sheepish laugh. “I’m just an outsider, working for them and doing their bidding. I

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

She didn’t ask what specifically was being

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

reached this point. There’s no turning back now.”

unmistakably the voice

spotting two familiar figures. She subtly positioned herself to stay out of

very good, her exhaustion visible to the naked eye. “Arnold, I can’t

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 now!”

wrist as she was about to light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t forget. None of

silent. Her eyes widened, filled with

can tolerate it, then endure. If you can’t, I’ll

was an unmistakable threat. He

“Then you figure out a way to get Josie away from Morgan. I saw her again today! Arnold! Every time I see her, I can’t

irritation in her words was not concealed

want to?” Arnold growled. “I