Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

When Mark was mentioned, the expression on Abraham's face noticeably softened.

He gestured for her to sit down. "Young lady, I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself today." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josie's expression remained composed. "I heard that you lost your wife early on and haven't remarried all these years, Mr. Witherspoon. Everyone says you're a man of deep affection, and I agree. But beyond this deep affection, there's always human nature, and there's no shame in that."

Abraham couldn't lift his head. "I hadn't considered these things before. As time went on, and with Juliette always away, I started to feel lonely..."

"I get it. Morgan was worried that this matter might leak out, and I assured him that while others might, you would never, Mr. Witherspoon." Josie twisted the facts and said, "Given my father's high regard for you, I also believe that you wouldn't."

Abraham scrutinized her, chuckling while shaking his head. "Young lady, you're here to test me."

Josie gestured toward the gift set aside. "Juliette has been a great help to me. I'm here on her behalf to visit you."

The mention of Juliette's name was, in reality, a form of intimidation.

Leaning back in his chair, Abraham stated, "You can go tell Morgan I won't breathe a word of this matter to anyone."

"Of course, I've never doubted it," Josie said, pausing for a moment.

you have on your

coming down, and Morgan was worried they might investigate him. He specifically asked me to inquire about the main issues they will be looking into." Josie leaned in and continued, "As a committee member of Newcove,

then brought up Morgan, and with her own

still so unsettled? We're all in the same boat. I've said it before. He won't

most crucial question, "What about Dexter? Did he really start investigating from Mandarin Oriental Hotel?" Abraham gave her

was completely stiff, aware of the sound of her own

really wish for Dexter to die so soon? He should remember that Dexter's ties

only afford to

damaging. That

suffice."

if it was a misunderstanding, but it seemed like all of Abraham's spoken and unspoken words were in defense of Dexter. Josie

he can handle

table not

along with the individuals in

eyes. "You have

Upon hearing this, Abraham

positioned himself to block the view. "It was just a brief encounter. I hope Morgan won't