"That's exactly what I meant," Josie responded quickly, her laugh laced with a hint of danger. "Russell Group's massive empire, yet stumbling over something as trivial as a coffee machine. It could be seen as a weakness by others, no? I'm merely offering my valuable advice."

"Josie!" exclaimed Juliette.

Josie stepped forward, reluctantly taking a seat next to Dexter. "Juliette, relax. See, Mr. Russell isn't even upset. It seems he approves."

Juliette choked up. As she looked at Dexter again, she realized he didn't seem to be angry at all. There was even a sense of relaxation in his eyes and brows.

Thus, Juliette said, "Dexter, you must have heard of Josie's reputation. She's used to being the daughter of an elite family and tends to speak without restraint. Don't take it to heart."

Dexter couldn't help but smile when he heard the words "daughter of an elite family." Then, he said, "Indeed, she is."

The dual meanings embedded in those words could only be understood by the two of them.

Beneath the table, Juliette subtly nudged Josie with her foot, insinuating, "Did you forget something?"

Josie was not in the best of moods, yet she maintained a respectful demeanor. She took out the item from the gift box. "I came today to thank you for your help that night, Mr. Russell. Without you, the outcome would have been unthinkable. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."

with a relaxed demeanor, a hint of amusement in his

shot him a stealthy glare, wondering why he had to push his

she unwrapped the package. Prior to that, Juliette hadn't specifically told her what

packaging was removed, the blue porcelain was revealed. Indeed, it was a top-tier treasure. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to

cup," said

that, coughing several times. "It's an ancient blue porcelain cup. Josie put a lot of effort into

Josie responded, "Mhm hmm."

is just too perfect, with not a

glanced at the porcelain, then at Juliette. She couldn't understand how that could

atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Juliette was taken aback. "This can't be possible, Josie. Where did

her brows.

her gaze to meet Dexter's. "You've got

He remained silent.

up. "An identical cup is kept at

stood up in a panic. "It could be an

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