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.

wiping his fingers clean. “But

was refocused on Leanne.

part of the Olsen family, she no longer felt inferior, exuding confidence and handling the

You mean

you didn’t know, you two are related.

an eyebrow, not denying it. “True, but who’s to say if I’ll ever have the chance

clear, and Dexter’s

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

still present.

his mind or nothing. By the way, Ms. Olsen, I’m curious why you’ve come here today…”

had reached her breaking point, unable to stand on the sidelines

unbearable, and she

confrontation, she locked eyes

she grappled with Josie’s question.

seemed on the verge of speaking

the cigarette accentuated Dexter’s fingers, his demeanor gradually taking on a darker

me answer on your behalf,” Josie had already pieced together much of the

Russell Group, given that it doesn’t enhance the prestige of your Ms. Olsen persona. But shouldn’t you be

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

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