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!

this resolution

with Claudia before offering a subtle nod of

her out," came the

the security guards advanced, taking Ava under their charge. She was visibly pale, her eyes darting desperately around the room and fixating on Josie, her body quivering with each step. Despite the turmoil, she remained silent about the

disperse, Claudia escorted Josie away from the rooftop

Claudia, their connection seamless, reflecting a natural bond that

every step until they reached the hotel's entrance. Parked along the roadside were two vehicles, one notably with its windows

He played an instrumental role in aiding us. Without his intervention, our departure today would have been significantly more challenging. You

a hint of concern knitting her brows, acknowledged Vivian, "Give me ten minutes, I'll make

astonished gaze, Josie promptly made her way to the rear

the car, her phone emitted a timely buzz. She quickly muted it and

light eyes, and a pronounced nose, all contributing to a gaze that

the moment, the man was already reaching out, gently adjusting a few loose strands of hair from her forehead. "It looks like everything has

instinctively retract a bit. "How come you're here with Claudia?" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

when Laura called," he