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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you seem quite capable. You should

awkward. She didn’t ask what specifically

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

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

unmistakably the voice

two familiar figures. She subtly positioned

very good, her exhaustion visible to

lit a cigarette in frustration. “I’ve had enough of this life. Do you know how that b*tch looks at me? She’s taken

to light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t forget. None

eyes widened, filled with boundless

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

unmistakable threat.

finally gritting her teeth and saying, “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 control myself. I

her words was

to?” Arnold growled. “I want Morgan to disappear more than anyone else!”