Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Dexter moved swiftly. "Another matter has come up. Where's Mr. Dalton?"

"We couldn't find anything on him. The merchandise was a feint, so we had no choice but to let him go."

Dexter walked straight to the car. "I need to head back to Rivodia immediately. I'm leaving Wavery in your hands."

Caleb looked puzzled. "What? Something wrong with Arnold?"

Dexter didn't have time to explain further. Seeing the situation, Calvin, who was not far off, promptly took the driver's seat. "I'll drive you there."

Once he got in the car, Dexter noticed several missed calls from Justin. He took a few deep breaths before returning the call. "What's going on?"

When Justin finally got through, he said, "Grape is missing. She was insisting on seeing you guys. I thought I'd take her out for a bit of fun. We had three or four bodyguards with us, but she vanished in the blink of an eye. We can't even find her on the surveillance footage."

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sister-" The call had already been

rearview mirror, a sense of foreboding washing over her. "The flight's already booked, the earliest one available. You don't look well. You should take your medicine first." Dexter didn't respond, nor did he make a move. His mind was filled with the images and laughter of Josie and the child, Grape. He thought he must be a loser. He failed to protect the two most important people in his life at the

wave of intense self-reproach and guilt washed over him, threatening to drown

his group were close to the airport. He was quite clever, remarking, "Everyone who was present when Grape

anger. "Think carefully about how you answer my question. One slight mistake, and you

at an unusually slow pace due to its damage. As if fearing something might happen to Josie, Mark remained steadfast, keeping watch from his original position. "Under such a blazing sun, it's hard on an old man like me to keep you company

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was suddenly reminded of the night she left Wavery. She had wanted to see them one last time, but her wish wasn't fulfilled. "Mind your own business. Do you think Mr. Dalton will spare you once you leave the country?" Her gaze fell upon Arnold's bare

certain that I would get hurt?" said

You were even willing to blow up this ship. However, it seems Mr. Dalton hasn't made his move yet. It appears he's chosen to protect you." She's indeed smart. Arnold's lips were unusually pale as he spoke. "Of course he would protect me. After all, Mr. Vipera's goods were never