The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

Before leaving, Josie went to the studio to hand over her duties. It had been a while since her last visit. Alice had been managing most of the work there and had even hired new staff members.

The unfamiliar faces of the new staff members showed confusion as they asked, “Who are you looking for?”

Josie smiled and looked around. Just then, she spotted Alice, who exclaimed in surprise, “Josie! What brings you here?”

“I came to see everyone since I had nothing to do.”

Alice quickly grabbed her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is Ms. Warren, one of the partners of the studio and your real boss.”

Several people greeted Josie at once.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Josie said, “Don’t call me that. I won’t be for long.”

Alice’s expression changed.

They went inside the office, and Josie continued, “I’ve heard about everything, but it’s not enough for me to leave. The success of the studio is thanks to your constant supervision.”

hearing Josie’s reason for showing up, Alice eagerly tried to persuade her to stay. Their friendship, which had started when they first began working together, had endured until

“On the surface, this studio may seem like an investment by Laura and me, but in reality, you’ve contributed more than both of us. This is your hard work. After I leave, all the funds and

by Josie’s sincere words. She

but

starting to get

hesitated to ask. She carefully observed Josie’s

Not exactly. Josie’s smile held a hint of bitterness. She still vividly remembered the guilt and regret in Mark’s eyes when he took a

know how to face it

find an answer, Alice didn’t press further. “Have you spoken to Laura?” she

was reminded of that afternoon when Laura drove to Mason Garden to discuss the idea of opening a

it all

a deep breath. “Has she been to the studio

been a while since

the time the paperwork was completed, it was already dusk. The winter dusk, with the cold wind howling and