Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Chapter 431 The Battlefield

Josie went to the gala again. She attended using Dexter’s invitation this time.

The attendants saw her card and knew she was here on Russell Group’s behalf. They immediately let her in.

Josie still wore the same gray evening gown. She looked elegant under the spotlight and attracted many gazes. Then, she found a seat and sat down to wait for the auction to begin.

She heard whispers from other guests as soon as she sat down. “I heard Mr. Olsen is here today. It’s obvious why he came.

“That’s strange. He could have gotten his staff to deal with such trivial matters. Why did he have to attend himself.”

“It’s something valuable. Thus, it’s better to handle the thing himself.”

Josie instinctively clenched her purse as she listened to them. Those who wanted to bid today had their assets screened. Only those with sufficient assets were allowed to bid later.

Josie glanced at the surrounding. Judging from what she heard, Mark was here. She hoped he wasn’t aiming for the same item as Dexter.

sat in the middle, surrounded by the crowd. He seemed to have sensed someone looking at him and glanced at Josie, prompting him

at Mark. Seeing that, Mark looked away and seemed displeased

“Ms. Quorn.”

is here.

voices around Josie caught her attention. She turned and saw Xanthe dressed in a ladies’ suit. She looked elegant and wore thick makeup. Furthermore, she seemed healthier than when they last met. It seemed her life

and had a bad premonition.

place in this auction filled with prominent and wealthy people.

disinterested. Meanwhile, Josie felt pain in her lower

and looked down to message Dexter. She asked

will be ready soon. The secretary has arranged someone to brew it.

messaged again. ‘I saw

long pause on the other side before Dexter replied, ‘I

crisp female voice suddenly sounded beside her. Josie instinctively turned off her phone screen and found Eileen Shaw.

“Of course.