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.

very beneficial to him. “Do you I’m less important to him than Jesse Abbott?”

think

answer her directly. “Then why did he

felt a knot of sadness tighten in her chest. “That’s

is it different?”

he seemed in his judgment. She wanted to escape his grasp, but he held on to her tighter and

in fear. “Arnold

a smile. He took two steps back, then turned and walked away. “You still owe me a

always encounter such

why he wanted her on

a pressure cooker, so she texted him to say she needed to clear her head

oranges from

hotel, her steps light and carefree. She tossed an orange into the air and caught it with a delightful smile,

summer vacation.

in front of her. The driver honked and exited the vehicle. “Mrs. Russell, Mr. Russell had asked you to

nowhere else to escape.

of the hotel. “Couldn’t you

and frustrated. “It’s too boring.” After a short pause, she asked, “Don’t you need to attend to

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