Blind Date Turned Proposal novel Chapter 1312

Throughout their ascent to the top floor via the private elevator, Josie seemed rather distracted. She stared at Juliette's retreating figure, beginning to waver on whether to lay all her cards on the table.

As time went on, it was inevitable that rumors would start to spread. Ultimately, it wasn't a sustainable plan.

“What are you daydreaming about? We're here.” Juliette stepped out of the elevator and noticed Josie lost in thought, prompting her with a reminder.

It took a moment for Josie to catch on, but she managed to muster a smile and follow along. She held a gift in her hand, one that Juliette had prepared ahead of time. It was heavy, its contents unknown to her.

“Dexter has a fondness for antiques. This porcelain piece, which I've acquired from elsewhere at a hefty price, would make the perfect gift for him. He'll love it,” Juliette assured as they walked, assuming Josie's uneasiness.

Josie responded absentmindedly. The receptionist nodded subtly at her, filled with unspoken implications.

Dexter was in a meeting, and they had to wait. Larry ushered them into the office, his face full of smiles. “Mr. Russell will be finished soon. Please wait for a moment.”

Josie's lips twitched, feeling there was always a hint of mockery in his smile.

“What can I get you two to drink? I'll go prepare it.” Larry was just Dexter's secretary, but in reality, he held considerable power.

Juliette didn't dare to slack off and respectfully said, “Water will be fine, thank you, Mr. Peeple.”

“No need to thank me.”

As Larry was about to turn away, Josie spoke up, “I'd like some coffee, but there's no need to trouble you. I can get it myself.”

Before Juliette even had a chance to intervene, she had already pulled Larry into the break room outside, which was empty.

Larry said, “Ms. Warren, what are you—”

“Why are you still smiling? Is it really that funny?” Josie said, unable to contain her frustration.

Larry couldn't help but chuckle. “Really, why all this fuss? Ms. Witherspoon will eventually find out everything. It will be quite a hassle to explain then. Why not just speak the truth?”

It's not that simple. Juliette's feelings for Dexter are clearly etched on her face. She simply couldn't bear to tell Juliette the truth. “What should I say? I have no connection with Dexter now. Should I tell her that I was his ex-wife?”

Tsk. It's going to be a battlefield. Lost in the hum of the coffee machine, Josie found herself momentarily daydreaming. She was wrestling with a dilemma in regards to what to do about Grape's name.