Dexter gave a soft hum of acknowledgment.

Preston hesitated for a long while, wanting to speak but holding back. In the end, he said nothing, his gaze falling on Josie, who was engrossed in reading her documents.

She truly seemed to care about nothing. She didn't even bother to lift her head, appearing completely unafraid of Dexter.

In the past two years, Preston had not encountered a woman like this.

When Larry led Preston out, the former said, "Mr. Kaufman, there's no need to take it to heart. Mr. Russell must have had his reasons for asking you to step back. All you need to do during this time is to lie low. "I know. I'm just worried. Morgan is not an easy person to deal with."

Outside the window lattice, Preston was watching Dexter's figure.

Dexter moved to Josie's side. He noticed her unpleasant expression and intensified hostility. "What's wrong?" he asked.

Josie's hand, clutching the documents, was trembling. "Laura has a personal agenda."

So that's the reason. Feeling relieved, Dexter took a seat beside her. "When did you discover it?"

"A year after you left, during a business encounter, I discovered her behind-the-scenes manipulation." Josie was still somewhat reluctant to accept it. "This could lead to jail time."

laugh. "At this level, anyone with courage and insight wouldn't be scared of

trembling. Dexter reached out to cover them and asked, "Have

silent, her gaze hollow as she simply stared

about Mr. Russell's situation. The car accident two years ago was no accident. It was all for this woman, wasn't it?" Larry adjusted his glasses. He initially didn't want to reveal too

said,

also for

when

not to mess with

important project. I can't even begin to imagine the consequences if I were to harm Josie. Preston then

and more than qualified to lead Russell Group toward a larger market. Yet, he had surprisingly chosen to step back, to retreat

not about whether she's worth it or not. If he's willing, then

and outside the study, was heavy. Just then, a clear and bright voice

"Mdm. Marilyn, hurry up!"

his gaze, and to his surprise, he saw a girl in a blue dress skipping toward him. Trailing behind her was an older woman, calling out,

the girl, she threw herself directly into Larry's arms. Her voice was sweet and soft when she

laughed without any reservation, crouching down and asking, "Why are you running so

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