The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

“Is this the phone you mentioned?”

Ruth followed Josie’s gaze and waved her watch. “Yeah! I use this to contact the bodyguards.” Suddenly, her voice faltered. “I’m so sorry for them…”

Josie knew how traumatic it would be for a young child to witness that violence.

She caressed Ruth’s head and asked tentatively, “I lost my phone. Can I make a call with yours?”

She assumed Ruth would not agree, but to her surprise, she handed the watch over. Josie looked through the watch thoroughly. There were no hidden microphones. Well, I don’t suppose Wayne would be so sick as to monitor a child like that. And he wouldn’t have thought that I could use this.

She trembled hopefully and quickly dialed a number, praying internally that Dexter would pick it up.

After three rings, the call ended.

Taken aback, Josie rang a few more times. Finally, the call connected, but a woman answered, “We’re not interested in loans, thank you.”

she hung up before Josie could even

Why is

her hands, overwhelmed by her emotions and thoughts. The sufferings she had been through were stuck in

Ruth tugged on her sleeves, seeing her in a

just make another

herself that Dexter was always busy and

around, she called Moses. The call was picked

he piped

the familiar voice. “Moses, it’s me.”

he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally heard from you! How are you? How’s

for a lengthy explanation. “Not good. I’m stuck at a place called.

instantly reported to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will have to let you go. There’s no

calming effect on Josie. “Where’s… Dexter?”

intention to draw comparisons. Still, such words couldn’t cheer her knowing how Arnold was willing to sacrifice himself