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.”

him. “They’re adults now,” she enunciated, her voice firm. “They’ll figure things out on their own. There’s no need for

starting to get to him. He felt like Mark was treating him like he wasn’t even

his forehead deepened as he thought about

party, then went into the lounge area. A server came up to him

come in,” he

opened a crack. The server’s eyes widened when he saw

“Ms. Olsen…”

Heather. She was holding a glass in

server for anything, as she had come in

were the only two

father crossed the line just now,” she said softly. “I hope you don’t

aback by the way she referred to Josie. “You’ve never called her Ms. Warren before,” he

a cornered animal. She had always referred to Josie as Mrs. Russell, but now she called her “Ms. Warren.” It was as if she was trying to erase any trace

“If you don’t mind..

do mind,” Dexter snorted. “But she

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