After carrying the bag for a while, Josie’s wrist began to ache. She handed everything over to Moses.

He immediately took it, looking at her tentatively, his gaze resembling that of a puppy.

Josie continued to walk ahead while Moses and the others followed closely behind, maintaining a brisk pace.

She said, “Take me to meet Dexter.”

Russell Group was on high alert, with everyone in the building feeling threatened. When Josie set foot in the place once again, a sense of long-lost familiarity washed over her.

She had initially thought that she wouldn’t have the opportunity to come back.

The lights in the penthouse office were bright. The secretary led Josie inside. As she looked up, she saw a mountain of files piled up on the desk, and various documents and items scattered around the rest of the space.

No one had cleaned up the mess.

The office was completely empty, yet the secretary didn’t dare to proceed further. She cautiously said, “Mr. Russell should be in the lounge.”

a deep breath, Josie decided

oppressive. The door to the lounge was half-closed, and inside, it was pitch black, devoid of any

been like a child tattling

how Dexter negotiated with major shareholders, how he kept the project going under immense pressure,

strength, yet Dexter single-handedly shouldered everything, not

day, Mr. Russell still insisted that we do

at the doorway, suddenly overwhelmed by

with only the light from outside filtering through the glass windows and falling in the corners. Dexter’s silhouette,

something, his bangs fluttering on his forehead, his breath somewhat hurried. He was so engrossed that he didn’t even notice someone

He tilted his head back slightly,

and startled him. Immediately, he raised his hand to switch on the light.

shield her eyes. When she moved it away, she was startled to see an unexpected look in

she had maintained in the past few days seemed to have

at the station.” Her reason was revealed in a single

Meanwhile, Dexter scrutinized her.

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