Blind Date Turned Proposal

Heather gritted her teeth and frantically searched for an exit. Feeling utterly insecure, she was desperate to know what Josie had
done.
That was what Josie wanted.
In the study, the director had finished reporting on all aspects of Russell Group. Only after hearing Dexter’s orderly arrangements
did he finally feel at ease.
“Mr. Lockhart, thank you for making the trip.” Dexter poured a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Seth Lockhart.
“Indeed, if it weren’t for Ms. Olsen, I wouldn’t even know Mr. Russell is here.”
Dexter made no comment.
Suddenly, Seth remembered something. “That’s right. Something has happened at the Carter Group.”
Dexter raised an eyebrow. A familiar figure outside caught his attention. It was Josie, striding through the corridor with her
shoulder bag and poised demeanor.
Seth did not notice the unusual behavior of Dexter and continued, “Edward has been released for medical treatment.”
Suddenly, Dexter turned back to him.
News of Edward’s release on medical grounds caused quite a stir among many in their social circle. Despite his many years in
prison, Edward had never managed to secure his release. Yet, now, he had suddenly succeeded.
And this happened after Henry passed away.
When Josie learned of the news, she had already left the Russell Mansion.
She had just stepped out when she received a call from Laura who invited her to have a meal together.
“It seems that the matter is already settled. Arnold has somehow pulled some strings and actually managed to bail his father out.
Mark was the first to know about this.”
Leaning back in her chair, Josiered deep in thought. “I’ve heard before that Arnold has connections
with people in the city. Could it be...”

Laura understood and shook her head. “After all these years, if he wanted to succeed, he would have done so already. He
wouldn’t have waited until now.”
Why now? Henry has just passed away, and Arnold chooses this moment to get Edward out of prison. It’s clear as day that he’s
trying to humiliate Dexter.
Suddenly, Josie recalled what Arnold had said that day He had promised to rescue Edward right in front of Dexter.
They actually managed to do it so quickly.
Transfer of benetis must have been involved in this.
“Storm’s brewing in Wavery,” Laura said as she sliced a piece of steak and placed it on Josie’s plate. “Give it some thought, and
decide who you should align yourself with.”
Upon hearing that, Josie scoffed, “So, I must rely on others to survive, is that it?”
Laura waved her knife and fork. “No matter which side succeeds, you’ll end up the worst off.”
There was some truth to that statement. After all, she had managed to offend all the people she should not have.
Josie gave a bitter smile as a memory surfaced. “How is Summer?”
“She has now completely given up on the Olsen family’s business and handed it over to Arnold to manage. She’s acting like a
hands-off manager, a true socialite.”
In fact, that was quite a good way to go.
What Josie recalled was that day at the art gallery when Summer behaved hysterically toward Arnold. She had said then she
wanted Josie to disappear.
Logically speaking, since Josie had already divorced Dexter, Summer should be resentful toward Heather and not herself.
Yet, she still directed her anger at Josie.
“What are you thinking about?”
“Laura, do you believe in blood ties?” Josie suddenly asked.

Laura frowned. “In what way?”
“Telepathic connection.”
“Of course, it will always be the case for blood relations.”
“Really?” Josie was skeptical. She and Summer could be considered as close as sisters. Yet, right from the beginning, the two of
them hated one another mutually, and there was no sense of connection.
She did have feelings for Claudia and for Mark as well.. but she did not know if they felt the same about her.
With that in mind, Josie let out another bitter laugh.
“I saw Heather today.”