Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Upon hearing this, Dexter let out a dismissive chuckle. He nodded. "Yes, that's how I've always been in your eyes."

Once harsh words were spoken, there was simply no way to take them back.

She walked past him to stand in front of the window.

"I didn't say anything wrong."

Behind her, silence engulfed the room, with a pervasive sense of despair. It wasn't until some time had passed that a faint sound of the door closing reached her ears. Dexter had left.

Josie stood by the window, watching as the man departed beneath the spread branches of the magnolia tree. His retreating silhouette was silent, never once looking back. She clenched her fists, feeling a heavy discomfort in her heart.

In the study of the Russell Mansion, Selena took the tea offered by the attendant and stepped into the threshold.

"It's so late, and you're still not resting. You're making things difficult for them."

The lights were off, with only the frigid moonlight seeping in through the window. The man sat in the shadows, his aura severely subdued.

The teacup was gently placed on the table. "Is she angry?"

Dexter remained composed. "You've crossed the line."

"We're all women, so I

up the lighter from the table, idly fiddling with it out

her, I wouldn't trust you either. Dexter, when I met you back then, you were only twenty years old. Even though I'm five years older than you, I couldn't see through what you were thinking. You're a very

had just entered Russell Group. She was at her most vulnerable, kneeling

thirty-nine years old and fond of violence. Anyone around him would eventually be tortured to

gaze. "She's not

afraid

graced the corner of Selena's lips. She had never seen this man like this

be sensitive. Take

than you, young

than him, but he had

customized jewelry is ready. You should go pick it up when you have

thank you first on behalf

cigarette with the lighter. "Salazar wants to see him. I'll

expression changed slightly. Remembering that man

to worry about safety issues, especially when

lived separately but remained as a family. In the past,

just to be on the safe

of smoke, Dexter watched

you mention that the Russell family members