"Why so nervous?" the man asked.

The coffee was ready. Josie cradled it in her hands for warmth, her gaze steady on the other person. "Anyone who has access to Russell Group's employee handbook wouldn't be of a low rank, and being able to enter Dexter's home just further supports this assumption. It's rather inappropriate for a person of your stature to be joking around in the break room instead of working at this hour, don't you think?" Any trace of surprise had already vanished from her eyes.

She was smarter and more composed than he had imagined.

The man chuckled lightly. "The meeting is over. It's time for a break now."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Preston Kaufman." He reached out his hand. "You must be Josie. I've heard a lot about you."

Preston... Josie had heard this name before. Back in Rivodia, when Charles was under investigation, many people got implicated. The person Dexter had stepped in to save seemed to be called Preston. Josie shook hands with him. "So you're Mr. Kaufman. I've heard about you for quite some time."

Preston adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. "Do you know when I first became aware of you?"

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special." Preston, seemingly reminded of something, suddenly burst into laughter. "After we separated, I accidentally shattered a picture frame in Mr. Russell's study. In the one year I have

her heart. "He ignored the pain from the glass shards. It seemed

rhythmically. Preston turned to the side, nonchalantly saying, "Later, Larry informed me that it

it amusing, casting another glance at Josie. "Seeing you now, I

spoke in a manner that lacked

a shame I don't possess the beauty that could topple kingdoms

the door, he called out to her.

him a sideways glance. "If you don't wish to stay, I beg you, please don't

die-hard fan. Josie let out

others said, her mood took a nosedive when Preston spoke. She felt

expected, the meeting had concluded. Dexter had already returned to his office. A few people were gathered around the tea table. His brows and eyes were dark, his expression incredibly indifferent, as if he was waiting for her

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