Chapter 788 The Wife Of A Friend

It read: Director of Bank of Wavery. Mr. Shaw.

The bank director appeared extremely refined, unbuttoning a button on his coat. After exchanging some pleasantries, he asked, “Is Ms. Warren alone?”

“Yes.” Josie remained poised, her keen observation skills allowing her to see through the person in front of

her. That man was here to cause trouble.

The exchange of glances revealed a formidable character.

“I’m also alone.” Zachariah looked toward the stage. At that moment, many people in the banquet hall were dancing. Seemingly struck by an idea, he asked, “I wonder if Ms. Warren would be interested in having a dance?”

Josie hadn’t guessed that he was there to cause trouble. She instinctively wanted to refuse, but then she heard him say, “Mr. Campbell has a partnership with our bank. If you want to meet him, I can help.”

Josie swallowed the refusal that had reached the tip of her tongue. He was a figure in the banking world, and she couldn’t afford to offend him. She placed her hand on his extended invitation gesture and said, “My dancing might not be very good. Please be understanding.”

into the center. No one would turn down a spectacle. and for

center of attention. Zachariah leaned in slightly. “I can’t help but feel a sense of

“Huh?”

reach his eyes as he said, “As the old saying goes, one should not covet his friend’s

changed. “Mr. Shaw-”

a friend of Dexter.

all the years I’ve known Dexter, you are the

of frustration rose in Josie’s chest as she understood why Zachariah had appeared. She tried to break free from his grip forcefully, but unexpectedly, she was

inaccurate to call me your friend’s wife. Besides, I didn’t entirely choose to be in this situation, so perhaps you could refrain from condemning me?”

broke into a smile, revealing his teeth. He looked rather

to stand, Zachariah’s smile faded. “I

he suddenly raised his voice. “Ms Warren, you’re indeed impressive, truly worthy of your former title as Mrs Russell’s wife. Would you be willing to grace us with a solo dance at today’s event

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