Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Chapter 699 She Might Mind

It was clear that Dexter was behind the problem that was crippling the Carter Group. Mark, however, seemed to be turning a blind eye. This could be because he didn’t care about Arnold, or perhaps he simply valued Dexter too much to lose him.

“I heard you took Leanne to see Old Mr. Russell a few days ago,” Mark commented, swiftly changing the subject.

Dexter was not at ease with Mark’s use of the nickname “Leanne” to address Heather, even though it was a nickname he had been familiar with in the past.

It was natural to cling to the precious memories they had shared, but it was also an undeniable truth that his heart belonged to Josie..

“Yes, Grandpa was pleased to see her.”

“I’ll go see Grandpa more often when I have the time. I missed him a lot, too,” Heather added, her voice filled with longing.

Dexter nodded dismissively, then took a sip of his cocktail.

Mark’s words were bold and unwavering. “That’s kind of you, Dexter,” he said. “Old Mr. Russell was very fond of Leanne and took care of her. She should be visiting him more often. Also, you were so close with Leanne ever since you two were kids. You should spend more time together.”

she enunciated, her voice firm. “They’ll figure things out on

him. He felt like Mark

eyes and lowered his head, the crease in his forehead deepened as he thought about Josie. Why

lounge area. A server came up to him and

come in,” he ordered.

orders, the door opened a crack. The

“Ms. Olsen…”

in her hand

for anything, as she had come in unannounced. He then gestured

only two people

next to him. “My father crossed the line just now,” she said softly. “I hope you don’t take his words to heart. I won’t interfere with your relationship with

aback by the way she referred to Josie. “You’ve never

referred to Josie as Mrs. Russell, but now she called her “Ms. Warren.” It was as if she was trying to

don’t

snorted. “But she might

fell; her eyes filled with despair, and her mouth turned into a frown.