Chapter 98 Rewards And Compensation

Josie was self–aware and knew he cared not because of who she was but who she resembled–the girl in the photograph.

Dexter let go of her chin. “I didn’t marry you solely for your appearance.”

His cryptic response had Josie chuckle as she mockingly acknowledged her audacity. She gestured towards the bowl. “Aren’t you going to eat the meat?”

“Are you that eager for me to eat it? Did you poison it?” Dexter nonchalantly unbuttoned his cuff.

If I could, I would have done it long ago.”

Dexter glanced at her and casually remarked, “You were quite daring at Heaven on Earth, pouring an entire pack of sleeping pills into the wine. That was a ruthless move.”

Josie’s lips parted in silence surprise. “How did you find out?” She had indeed drugged the wine, hence her eagerness to make Mr. Lane drink it, but she hadn’t anticipated the interruptions.

her attempted scheme. It seemed that Calvin had more skills besides

silent in

choice. It was the only option I

emotions and continued, just try not

event once in her twenty–plus years of living, which nearly cost her her life, Josie dared not venture into such a situation

he had displayed that night, his emotions had dissipated. He appeared calmer than ever, but she missed his

I return to work?” Josie understood well

would attract too much attention, and people

taken away, and my salary was cut in half. The bonus I received wouldn’t even cover

fiddling with the chopsticks on the table, he suddenly

was taken aback by

instructed Mrs. Carroll to get two ice cream boxes from

cautious, her eyebrows twitching as she inquired,

me.”

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