Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Dexter's footsteps came to an abrupt halt. He turned around, his lips tightly pressed together, his complexion a shade of pallor that was hard to discern.

Once again, Arnold raised his gun, his face devoid of any emotion. "So, should I let her die?"

That time, the barrel of the gun was pointed directly at Josie's forehead.

The latter was equally pale, unable to control her trembling, causing the calm surface of the water to ripple slightly.

In the end, Dexter couldn't hold back. "What do you want?"

"The money, all of it, returned," demanded Arnold.

"Dexter!" Josie shouted with all her might. "I don't need you to bear the burden of my actions!"

light, and he did not respond

water, Josie tried to catch Arnold's attention. "I'm the only one who knows where the money is. If you dare

still threatens me. What a woman! However, tell me, Dexter. Is there any

phone and switched it to speaker mode. "Notify the Russell family. We must put all our efforts into finding the whereabouts of that money.

a voice asking, "Really...?" "Do

was hoarse

a cold gaze, Arnold said, "This is merely an additional condition. I never said I would let anyone

it's not impossible," he said, repeating his earlier sentiment. "You can take her place. Otherwise,

of color. Once again, they stood their ground, each formidable in their own

really think I would give up my own life for her?

body to tense up. "Isn't that so? No one knows you better than I do, Dexter. All these years, she has been your only weakness. Haven't I hit the nail on

Dexter did not agree.

two years ago, you were speeding on the highway and got into a car accident. The doctors issued two critical condition notices. You were laid up in the hospital for half a year.

Josie's expression also shifted from anger to