Blind Date Turned Proposal (Josie and Dexter)

Chapter 703 Keeping Leanne Close

“Is Russell Group planning to restructure the Design Department?” Josie probed.

Dexter’s arm, which was snug around her waist, slackened slightly. “You’ve managed to piece it together.”

“To be more precise, Russell Group has its eyes on restructuring the entire construction division, which would inevitably involve the Design Department,” Dexter explained.

A frown graced Josie’s forehead. “But hasn’t the real estate market in Wavery already reached its saturation point? Didn’t they decide to step back from that?”

Dexter’s eyes held a veil of mystery. “Plans can change. The real estate market might have reached saturation, but profits won’t dwindle. Carter Group took a hit, yet they still have seven construction sites. lined up, ready to begin work. Once those projects kick off, profits are guaranteed.”

Russell Group aimed to carve out a slice of that profitable market.

Josie comprehended the situation. She sighed helplessly, momentarily lost for words.

Dexter’s fingers played with her cascading hair. “What’s troubling you?”

“I’m scared, Dexter.” Josie met his gaze with vulnerability. “I saw someone die under the rubble for the first time. It was horrifying. I don’t want to witness anything like that ever again.”

Unspoken in her words was the plea to shield him from situations resembling the Arnold incident.

However, she was also well aware that over the past years, Dexter had risen amidst a sea of unspoken murders and concealed deaths. Detaching him from such complexities was near impossible.

in the air, his gaze serene as it

again. Even if Arnold dares to confront

composed, his determination was evident,

reassure me?”

us,”

chuckle carried a sincere trust in

aside worries about Russell Group’s reorganization affecting her studio’s

what were you about

of a fresh and irresistible pear tree

gaze lingered on her. In that fleeting moment, his words remained caught in

forgotten,

harbored no doubt, playfully winking at him. Then I’ll go freshen

the graceful form of the woman vanished from view, Dexter found himself enveloped

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trace of a smile, but gradually, his expression turned solemn as she ascended the staircase. Once she was out of sight, the smile on his face slowly faded.

Olsen had called an hour earlier. During the call, he quickly cut to the chase. “You’re well aware of Leanne’s situation; suddenly introducing her into my company isn’t ideal. Given your relationship since childhood and her trust in you now, why not have her work closely with

away from exposing her role as a planted spy.

open to just anyone, Dexter stated with a hint of suppressed impatience

his voice.

had a close

for her.”