The Epic Blind Date with My Boss (Josie and Dexter)

Chapter 264 Hitting a Wall

Her voice cut through the hostile air in the room like a bell. “You can’t stop us from demolishing your homes,” she said. “We’ll wire the compensation as promised. So, what are you going to do? Sue us?”

“We have legally acquired this land and paid the agreed price. Is it really worth it to continue this dispute?”

Her eyes scanned the room with sharp intensity. “My father is of a similar age, so I understand your concerns. I would love to receive as much as possible, but I would never sacrifice my dignity for money.”

Her voice was laced with exasperation as she berated their behavior.

Josie took a deep breath, her face growing grim. “This is our final offer. We are willing to negotiate on the rates, but we will not be flexible if you are unwilling to compromise.”

The residents were taken aback by Josie’s bluntness. Their expressions hardened as they listened to her ultimatums.

A man stepped out of the shadows and shoved Josie. “Don’t listen to her!” he shouted. “She’s just trying to trick us! Look at her! She’s wearing expensive clothes! She’s not one of us!”

keep her footing. She stumbled backward,

cried out, “Jo!” and reached out to

pale as she

sharp pain in her

shoved

deep sigh and shook her head.

sighed in relief. The man who had shoved Josie smirked. “I told you she

her tracks and glared at the man. She wanted to throw a brick at him but knew it would only worsen

to do? Hit me?” he shouted. The man’s

get riled up,” she said and continued, “you’ve

on her arms and shoulders as she got into

the people here are as stubborn as

within the company. Everyone

Hitting a Wall

returned to the office, her subordinate’s concerned voice stopped

mulled over what had happened. Her subordinate’s question was met with a strained nod, and she quickly made her way to the elevator. She jabbed the button