Chapter 618 Apologies

Heather had nowhere to hide: Josie saw right through her. “He gave me two hundred thousand.”

Josie nodded, “That’s quite a sum.”

If Dexter was a sexually impulsive man who fell into a scandalous trap and handed someone a potentially devastating advantage, the timing of the two hundred thousand couldn’t have been more opportune.

Arnold was indeed a savvy businessman, and this money was well invested.

Even if he couldn’t achieve his desired outcome, he could use the video later to manipulate the dynamics between them at a critical moment.

Voila! What a guaranteed gain!

“I had no other choice. I have limited options in this circle,” Heather explained quickly.

“Having no parents, Arnold sponsored my university education. He has shown me great kindness, and I feel obligated to repay him.”

“People do desperate things for money, and survival often takes precedence. We all have our own paths to follow, and I respect your choices,” Josie responded calmly.

“But what you did jeopardize my marriage, and I couldn’t let it slide.”

Hearing Josie’s comment, Heather’s grasp on the cup of hot cocoa weakened, nearly causing it to slip from her hand.

“I… I’m truly sorry..

“I don’t hold you solely responsible,” Josie reassured her.

“From now on, I will avoid any further contact with Mr. Russell, Heather stated firmly. determination in her eyes.

spoke softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make sure your future actions reflect

Heather felt a sense of relief

deny that Josie was

sorry.” she

the building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked below,

approached the vehicle. The car

“What brings you here?”

door. “I heard

unresolved argument lingered, creating a subtle air of awkwardness between

briefly flickered toward Heather before he shifted. his attention

and Josie couldn’t help but notice a gift bag placed

better of her, and she eagerly picked up the

her hands.

inside?” she asked, her voice laced with

a phone I bought for you on my way here. Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He

carefully unwrapped the gift with a grateful smile and opened the

in surprise. “How many gigabytes does it

hint of

impressive,” Josie responded, her curiosity

phone. “Well then. I

you, Mrs. Russell, for your

for

your

his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him

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