Chapter 199 Don't Get Ahead of Yourself

Arnold showed no response to her tease. “I had been pondering whether Dexter made me leave the city because of the project or if it was for you, and now I finally got my answer.

Josie fidgeted with her hands as she spoke with a hint of a smile. “So, what’s the answer?”

“Wouldn’t you know by now?”

Arnold stubbed out his cigarette and held his elegant, thin fingers under the automatic faucet.

“You’re getting more interesting. Why don’t you come to my side? You won’t be able to handle this marriage.”

“You’re getting ahead of yourself,” she answered calmly.

Arnold wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned closer to her. “Don’t be deceived by his nice facade. I heard he canceled the partnership with Jesse Abbott for you?”

“Is that not allowed?”

“It’s allowed, but do you truly understand his intentions? Did he do it for you or for his own benefit? Don’t fall too deep into his trap,” Arnold patiently warned Josie.

was feeling conflicted. A minor celebrity wouldn’t be very beneficial to him. “Do you I’m less important to him

think

didn’t answer her directly. “Then why did he help her that day instead of you?”

felt a knot of sadness tighten in her chest.

it different?”

escape his grasp, but he held on to her tighter and whispered in her ear, “What do you think the people outside would say if I did something to you here?”

widened in fear. “Arnold

like it when you scold me like this.” He released her with his lips curled into a smile. He took two steps back, then turned and walked away. “You still owe me a

I always encounter such bad luck?

understand why he wanted

up like a pressure cooker, so

left, she took two oranges from the

the hotel, her steps light and carefree. She tossed an orange into the air and caught it with a delightful smile, flashing her beautiful teeth. She was like a student

summer vacation.

driver honked and exited the vehicle. “Mrs. Russell, Mr. Russell had asked you

else

of the hotel. “Couldn’t you stay

her chest, feeling wronged and frustrated. “It’s too boring.” After a short pause,

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