The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

The feud between the Carters and the Russells had deep roots, hence Scar’s intense animosity toward them.

As the words left Scar’s mouth, Arnold kicked him in the belly. “Keep yapping, and I might finish you off first!”

“Relax, man. Amidst the commotion, Dexter’s attention was snagged by faint makeup smudges on Arnold’s shoulder. They appeared to be imprints left by a woman resting against him.

He gestured to Leanne, who promptly handed him a cigarette.

Dexter extracted one and passed Josie a lighter, motioning for her to ignite it.

Josie’s nerves were taut and reluctant.

A faint smile tugged at the corner of Dexter’s lips. “Go on, light it.”

She hesitated for a moment before taking the lighter. With a snap, a spark of fire illuminated the sharp arch of the man’s brows and his eyes.

Smoke filled his lungs, and Dexter released a long exhale, finally easing a bit.

It had been a while since he had smoked. He’d promised to quit, and since then, he’d refrained from touching a cigarette.

Tonight was the first exception.

no worries,” Arnold remarked as he took a tissue from one of his subordinates, wiping his fingers clean. “But did you

refocused on Leanne.

a part of the Olsen family, she no longer felt inferior,

You mean

seized the opportunity to interject, “In case you didn’t know, you two are related.

but who’s to say if I’ll ever have the chance

clear, and Dexter’s

“Mr. Carter, you’ve crossed a

was still

By the way, Ms.

unable to stand on

atmosphere was becoming unbearable, and she needed relief.

she locked eyes

as she

she seemed on the verge of speaking but

the cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers, his demeanor

behalf,” Josie had already pieced

esteemed and cherished daughter of the Olsen family, you likely find it somewhat beneath you and not entirely fitting to work at the Russell Group, given that it doesn’t enhance the prestige of your Ms. Olsen persona. But shouldn’t you be accountable for the role you’ve willingly taken

asked you to pass on to Mr. Russell? My hunch is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was

couldn’t deny Leanne’s cunning and capability. Despite Thomas never being granted access to Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who