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

Winter Wonderland

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The declaration from Dexter sent a shockwave through Josie. While she had considered numerous ways to deal with Arnold, the finality of death had never been part of her contemplation. It felt too final, too extreme, and besides, there were unresolved matters concerning her father that needed addressing.

She quickly voiced her concerns, “No, no matter what direction this situation takes, we need to keep him alive. The issue with my father hasn’t been settled yet.”

Dexter’s response was cool and unyielding, “Your hope is admirable, but I can’t guarantee anything.”

His silhouette became more pronounced under the moonlight streaming through the window, giving his dark attire an ominous sheen.

me take the lead on this. I’m prepared to exhaust every avenue,” he stated, though the air between them always seemed to grow tense

they stood at an impasse, the sound of footsteps and the turning of a lock from outside disrupted the moment. Josie’s gaze darted toward the door, only to find Dexter

she turned back, Arnold was leisurely making his entrance. “I was half expecting to find my room in shambles,”

relaxed. “You’ve really outdone yourself,” she remarked, “Winning over

briefly faltered before regaining its composure. “You

mingling with the elite. What did you expect?” Arnold mused, stepping further into the room.

“So there is an actual Robyn Mills out there. You’ve obscured him, usurping his identity,” she realized, understanding why

on the uptake. Discovering this only now doesn’t speak

was low but filled with intensity. However, her words seemed to vanish into thin air, her advice unheeded. She shook her head, a mixture of frustration and resignation in her gesture. “Step back, Arnold. Dexter has influential allies.

ways? Do you think I’m like Dexter, capable of being swayed so easily?

to Dexter, their lives

reaching out, took hold of his wrist. “What if your chosen path leads to

demeanor remained unshaken. “If that’s to be my fate, so be