Chapter 618 Apologies

Heather had nowhere to hide: Josie saw right through her. “He gave me two hundred thousand.”

Josie nodded, “That’s quite a sum.”

If Dexter was a sexually impulsive man who fell into a scandalous trap and handed someone a potentially devastating advantage, the timing of the two hundred thousand couldn’t have been more opportune.

Arnold was indeed a savvy businessman, and this money was well invested.

Even if he couldn’t achieve his desired outcome, he could use the video later to manipulate the dynamics between them at a critical moment.

Voila! What a guaranteed gain!

“I had no other choice. I have limited options in this circle,” Heather explained quickly.

“Having no parents, Arnold sponsored my university education. He has shown me great kindness, and I feel obligated to repay him.”

“People do desperate things for money, and survival often takes precedence. We all have our own paths to follow, and I respect your choices,” Josie responded calmly.

“But what you did jeopardize my marriage, and I couldn’t let it slide.”

Hearing Josie’s comment, Heather’s grasp on the cup of hot cocoa weakened, nearly causing it to slip from her hand.

“I… I’m truly sorry..

“I don’t hold you solely responsible,” Josie reassured her.

“From now on, I will avoid any further contact with Mr. Russell, Heather stated firmly. determination in her eyes.

showed understanding and spoke softly, “You look stunning in white. Just make sure your future actions reflect

a sense of relief wash

she couldn’t deny that Josie was a woman worthy of Dexter’s

so sorry.” she whispered softly

down from the building, she spotted Dexter’s car parked below, its hazard

quickened her pace and approached the

“What brings you here?”

demeanor warm. He opened the car door. “I heard

unresolved argument lingered, creating a

he shifted.

couldn’t help but notice

the better of her, and she eagerly picked up the gift bag, turning it

her hands.

inside?” she asked, her voice laced

Open it and find out,” Dexter replied, a touch of satisfaction in his voice. He had noticed her broken phone earlier and

a grateful smile and opened the box,

widened in surprise. “How many gigabytes does

hint of pride

Josie responded, her curiosity

new phone. “Well then. I forgive you

“Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for your

for

your

she rested her head on his lap and closed her eyes. She heard him ask. “Who

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