It was as if they were a close-knit couple just yesterday but were now strangers.

Josie noticed that the back seat of the car was piled with a lot more work files than usual, some of which were scattered on the floor.

She hesitated for a moment, then bent down to pick everything up, organizing it bit by bit. “You’ve been busy lately, haven’t you? I’m sorry, it’s my fault.”

The man’s large hands, clasped in front of him, paused slightly. His cool eyes narrowed a bit. “Don’t think so highly of yourself. This has nothing to do with you.”

Josie said nothing in response and endured it in silence. “The business you entrusted to me, I will transfer it back to you soon.”

“What I give, I never take back,” Dexter said, his eyes and brows illuminated by the light from the window, devoid of any warmth.

Josie was taken aback.

The car quickly reached Mason Garden. Having not been there for a few days, she thought. that it seemed as though the place had lost much of its liveliness. Despite it being summer, it felt incredibly cold there.

“Where’s Mrs. Carroll?” Josie glanced around, not seeing any servants.

left, everyone

the sofa. He then promptly sat down, stretching out his long

the unchecked emotions the man was expressing without any guard.

here.” He looked at her and suddenly spoke.

in the end. She squatted

you been drinking?”

He reached out and pinched her chin, the previous sense of

she looked even more beautiful. Even with her head lowered, she was still stunning when

seemed uniquely resilient.

aside the stray hairs on her

low as she forced a smile. “But

raised an eyebrow, looking into her

she was in making her feel

His grip intensified as he asked,

to tilt her head back, a pained sound

papers.” Dexter’s expression seemed to be

She was speechless.

hall flickered a few times, and suddenly, with a pop, they went out. Instantly, everything before their eyes turned pitch

Dexter wrapped his arm around her neck, pressing her against himself. His icy

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