It was clear that Dexter was behind the problem that was crippling the Carter Group. Mark, however, seemed to be turning a blind eye. This could be because he didn’t care about Arnold, or perhaps he simply valued Dexter too much to lose him.

“I heard you took Leanne to see Old Mr. Russell a few days ago,” Mark commented, swiftly changing the subject.

Dexter was not at ease with Mark’s use of the nickname “Leanne” to address Heather, even though it was a nickname he had been familiar with in the past.

It was natural to cling to the precious memories they had shared, but it was also an undeniable truth that his heart belonged to Josie..

“Yes, Grandpa was pleased to see her.”

“I’ll go see Grandpa more often when I have the time. I missed him a lot, too,” Heather added, her voice filled with longing.

Dexter nodded dismissively, then took a sip of his cocktail.

Mark’s words were bold and unwavering. “That’s kind of you, Dexter,” he said. “Old Mr. Russell was very fond of Leanne and took care of her. She should be visiting him more often. Also, you were so close with Leanne ever since you two were kids. You should spend more time together.”

“They’ll figure things

darkening. Mark’s continued disregard for his marriage to Josie was starting to get to him. He felt like Mark was treating him like he wasn’t even married, as if his relationship with

crease in his forehead deepened as he thought about Josie. Why didn’t she want to follow him?

into the lounge area.

come in,” he

crack. The server’s

“Ms. Olsen…”

Heather. She was holding a glass in her hand and staring

anything, as she had come in unannounced. He then gestured for

the only two people in

“I hope you don’t take his words to

by the way she referred to Josie. “You’ve never called

darted around like a cornered animal. She had always referred to Josie as Mrs. Russell, but now she called her “Ms. Warren.” It was

“If you don’t mind..

mind,” Dexter snorted. “But she

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