That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

“Is Russell Group planning to restructure the Design Department?” Josie probed.

Dexter’s arm, which was snug around her waist, slackened slightly. “You’ve managed to piece it together.”

“To be more precise, Russell Group has its eyes on restructuring the entire construction division, which would inevitably involve the Design Department,” Dexter explained.

A frown graced Josie’s forehead. “But hasn’t the real estate market in Wavery already reached its saturation point? Didn’t they decide to step back from that?”

Dexter’s eyes held a veil of mystery. “Plans can change. The real estate market might have reached saturation, but profits won’t dwindle. Carter Group took a hit, yet they still have seven construction sites. lined up, ready to begin work. Once those projects kick off, profits are guaranteed.”

Russell Group aimed to carve out a slice of that profitable market.

Josie comprehended the situation. She sighed helplessly, momentarily lost for words.

Dexter’s fingers played with her cascading hair. “What’s troubling you?”

“I’m scared, Dexter.” Josie met his gaze with vulnerability. “I saw someone die under the rubble for the first time. It was horrifying. I don’t want to witness anything like that ever again.”

in her words was the plea to shield him from

also well aware that over the past years, Dexter had risen amidst a sea of unspoken murders and concealed

silence hung in the air, his gaze serene as it rested upon her. His

promise you, that won’t happen again.

evident, leaving Josie taken aback.

between us,” Dexter replied with

carried a sincere

aside worries about Russell Group’s reorganization

were you

was captivating, reminiscent of a fresh and irresistible pear tree blossoming

In that fleeting

nothing important. I’ve forgotten, Dexter finally

doubt, playfully winking at him. Then I’ll go freshen

of the woman vanished from view, Dexter found himself enveloped in silence. His lips still held a trace of a smile, but

During the call, he quickly cut to the chase. “You’re well aware of Leanne’s situation; suddenly introducing her into my company isn’t ideal. Given your relationship since childhood and her trust in you now, why not

merely a few words away from exposing her role as

Dexter stated with