Blind Date Turned Proposal

“What’s the matter?” Dexter’s face was grim, and he didn’t bother to look at Xanthe.

“The thing is gone. It’s more important than money, so I can only make her pay with her life.” Arnold flicked his cigarette to the ground and stamped it out.

Dexter understood what he meant. A faint smile appeared on his lips. “That’s good. She’s caused me a lot of trouble over the years. Well done, Arnold. Take care of her for me. Make sure there are no traces left.”

Josie couldn’t help but smile at this statement. It was typical of Dexter.

Arnold remained calm and revealed his trump card. “Admit it, Dexter. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t have personally shown up at this time.”

After saying that, he glanced behind Dexter. There were no bodyguards. Dexter had only brought a driver and a secretary.

Dexter didn’t respond. “I just wanted to see how far you would go. For you, getting rid of someone is easier than having tea. I wanted to witness it myself.”

He stood still, his hair gently lifted by the sea breeze. There was no pity or concern in his eyes, only indifference.

furrow his brow. He glanced sideways. “Regardless, she’s your

hands. “I didn’t

Xanthe shouted anxiously, “Dex! You can’t abandon me! I’m your

awkwardly on the ground,

“When you left, I begged you not to go, just

leave the Russell family and didn’t take you with me. Later, I wanted

righteous

but you also wanted to escape from me. As long as I exist, you’ll think of my father every

it. You hate the son you had with someone

sound of shoes stepping on the ground, like a countdown to her life, made Xanthe tremble

crawling toward Dexter. She grabbed his pant leg and pleaded, “Dex, it’s my fault, all my

and urgently. Her voice was