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 don’t really

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you seem quite capable.

She didn’t ask what specifically was

she walked down the sun- drenched

this point. There’s no

the voice

stood still, spotting two familiar figures. She subtly positioned herself

not very good, her exhaustion visible to the naked eye. “Arnold,

this life. Do you know how that b*tch

Arnold grabbed her 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, filled with

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

an unmistakable threat. He was clearly not referring to a

several 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

was not concealed in the slightest.

“I