Chapter 121 A Trap
“Who is it?”
Dexter asked in his deep and gravelly voice.
Josie appeared from the dark and slowly walked into his office’s soft glow of light. “Are you always this alert, Mr. Russell”
Her canvas bag was slung over her shoulders, and her work outfit was simple. Nonetheless, the office was large and luxurious, with a high ceiling and an open view of the city. Josie felt like a small fish in a big pond.
Once he saw her, the scowl on his face faded. “Why didn’t you return to Mason Garden?*
Josie put her bag down and went closer to him. Her finger rested on his furrowed brows as she said, “I was on my way back, but I decided to wait for Mr. Russell as I saw the lights at the top floor were still on.”
Dexter grabbed onto her hands without losing the frown on his face. “I see you’re no longer afraid of getting caught.”
“Isn’t it thrilling
gap between them. Dexter narrowed his eyes
blunt. You love to call me Mr. Russell whenever you seduce me.” Dexter pushed her away softly with a look of disdain masking his face. “A man’s desire
“I feel this is right up Mr. Russell’s alley. Or else,
the antique clock in his ” office. It was five–hundred–year–old antique
no one better fit for this position than you. You shouldn’t
silent. This must be why he doesn’t have any friends. Who would want to
me to save Justin. No one would doubt my intentions. But Mr. Russell, you must’ve set up a
calmly stared at her.
at his feigned indifference. “It’s rare Mr. Russell can’t understand such simple words.”
like a porcupine ready
the Russell Group have been enemies for a long time, and you’re clearly not on good terms with Arnold Carter. He racked his brain to find your weakness, so he set up a trap for you in Wavery, even though he was in Rivodia. He used me to test you, and you fell into his trap. My
a way to compensate me. I can’t deny that Mr. Russell
meant. He finished his
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