Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Everyone gasped.

As it turned out, the drama that unfolded was nothing short of a false accusation. The mere thought of how Josie might have navigated her way out of this convoluted mess had Claudia not made her timely entrance was beyond anyone's imagination.

"How malicious..."

Gradually, Josie began to piece everything together, standing up more confidently as she did so. It became evident to her that Ava was acting out of a desperate attempt to protect someone at all costs. Prodding for more information from Ava seemed futile.

Josie's gaze settled on Bethany, noting the worry that was deeply etched into her face. In that moment, clarity dawned upon her.

Claudia said, "Bethany, this unfortunate incident occurred under your watch. Don't you reckon my daughter is owed a thorough explanation?"

Bethany's expression was laden with regret as she continuously nodded in acknowledgment. "It truly is our oversight that such a remarkably talented individual had to face this level of public humiliation. Henceforth, in any similar scenarios, and this includes but is not limited to upscale venues, Ava will find herself permanently banned from every establishment within Wavery!"

Upon digesting these words, Ava instinctively recoiled, visibly taken aback.

For a woman of her elevated social standing, this decree served as a harsh reprimand, akin to a bolt of lightning on a clear day. Moving forward, her access to mingle within such esteemed circles would be unequivocally severed!

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was visibly pale, her eyes darting desperately around the room and fixating on Josie, her body

Claudia escorted Josie away from the rooftop scene. Claudia's simple attire and minimalistic makeup did little

Claudia, their connection seamless, reflecting a natural bond

reached the hotel's entrance. Parked along the roadside were two vehicles,

"Upon learning of today's events, Dexter was deeply troubled. He played an instrumental role in aiding us. Without his intervention, our departure today would have

knitting her brows, acknowledged Vivian, "Give

gaze, Josie promptly made her way to the rear seat of the

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