The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

“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 situations resembling

a sea of unspoken murders

serene as it rested upon her. His words

happen again. Even if

leaving Josie taken

lies between us,” Dexter replied with a tender

sincere trust in his

aside worries about Russell Group’s reorganization affecting her

what were you

of a fresh and irresistible pear tree blossoming under the

her. In that fleeting

nothing important. I’ve forgotten,

at him. Then

in silence. His lips still held a trace of a smile, but gradually, his expression turned solemn as she ascended the staircase. Once she was out

introducing her into

few words away from exposing her role as

anyone, Dexter stated with a hint of suppressed impatience