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.

of his subordinates, wiping his fingers clean. “But did

refocused on Leanne.

of the Olsen family, she no longer felt inferior, exuding confidence and handling the attention from others with calm

mean Leanne?”

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

it. “True, but who’s to say if I’ll ever

and Dexter’s expression shifted.

forward and said, “Mr. Carter, you’ve crossed a

still present.

that, saying what’s on his mind or nothing. By the way, Ms.

stand on the sidelines

unbearable, and she needed relief.

locked

wavered as she grappled with Josie’s question. “I…”.

a fleeting look at Dexter, she seemed on the verge of speaking but held back.

glowing tip of the cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers, his demeanor

Josie had already pieced together much of the puzzle.

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

I asked you to pass on to Mr. Russell? My hunch is you didn’t.” Josie knew it was Leanne who had answered the call she had made

cunning and capability. Despite Thomas never being granted access to Dexter’s personal calls, Leanne, who had only recently joined the Russell Group,