Chapter 98 Rewards And Compensation

Josie was self–aware and knew he cared not because of who she was but who she resembled–the girl in the photograph.

Dexter let go of her chin. “I didn’t marry you solely for your appearance.”

His cryptic response had Josie chuckle as she mockingly acknowledged her audacity. She gestured towards the bowl. “Aren’t you going to eat the meat?”

“Are you that eager for me to eat it? Did you poison it?” Dexter nonchalantly unbuttoned his cuff.

If I could, I would have done it long ago.”

Dexter glanced at her and casually remarked, “You were quite daring at Heaven on Earth, pouring an entire pack of sleeping pills into the wine. That was a ruthless move.”

Josie’s lips parted in silence surprise. “How did you find out?” She had indeed drugged the wine, hence her eagerness to make Mr. Lane drink it, but she hadn’t anticipated the interruptions.

her attempted scheme. It seemed that Calvin had more skills besides repairing

remained silent in

was the only option I could think of,” Josie explained carefully, not

be daring when you’re my wife,” he suppressed his emotions and continued, just try not to attend such events in the

in her twenty–plus years of living, which nearly cost her her life, Josie dared not venture into

had displayed that night, his emotions had dissipated. He appeared calmer than ever, but she missed

showing. Can’t I return to work?” Josie understood well that

attract too much attention, and people would draw connections, Dexter

“Great. My credit was taken away, and my salary was cut in half. The bonus I received wouldn’t

his gaze. Observing her fiddling with the chopsticks on the table, he suddenly asked,

was taken aback by the

instructed Mrs. Carroll to get two

her eyebrows twitching as she inquired, “What are you

me.”

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