Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1018

The two groups of people stood frozen in place, like characters in a paused scene from a television drama.

Mallory was not only dumbfounded by the sight of Calvin, but also because he was holding another woman in his arms.

It was his rumored new love interest.

When the person behind Calvin saw Mallory, he eagerly tried to please her. Unaware of the situation, he blurted out in a sycophantic tone, "Ms. Whiteford..."

An alarm went off in Mallory's mind.

The still air seemed to ignite, but Mallory quickly regained her impeccable smile, as if she wasn't surprised at all.

She continued to walk forward, ready to unleash a torrent of harsh accusations and questions. However, before she could get close, the woman leaning against Calvin spoke up. Her voice dripped with sarcasm, while her smile was filled with disdain. "Oh, Ms. Whiteford, what are you wearing today? Have you gone broke?"

Mallory's brisk steps came to a sudden halt. Surprisingly, her first reaction wasn't to look at herself or scrutinize her attire. Instead, she fixed her gaze directly on Calvin.

The surprise and urge to comfort Mallory that Calvin had just moments ago were replaced with numbness. It was as if she had embarrassed him.

But the sting was fleeting. Mallory's instinctive pride kicked in, and she lifted her head once more, nodding at Calvin. "What a coincidence."

If you won't speak, then let me do the talking. "I heard that your company was planning to promote a newcomer, a beautiful woman. Is this her? She seems familiar. Dealing with her dark past could be challenging, especially considering her previous job as a hostess."

"You!"

Indeed, she used to work as a hostess in Heaven on Earth, under Mallory's management. Back then, everyone envied her because she had managed to keep Calvin's affection for so many years.

But times had changed.

The experienced Calvin glanced at the graceless woman beside him and said coolly, "Go back and tidy up. I'll be back soon."

Charles averted his gaze. "It seems Ms. Whiteford will be occupied for a while. Are you sure you don't need me to take you home?"

Indeed, that's true.

Josie had accepted the fact that she had been abandoned. "That's not necessary."

She hailed a cab to return home. Unexpectedly, she caught a glimpse in the rearview mirror of a car following her from a distance. This car had been tailing her since she left the restaurant.

Is it a tail?

Instinctively, Josie reached into her bag for her phone while urging the driver to speed up.

However, the car behind showed no signs of stopping. It was moving incredibly fast, almost overtaking her. Just as the two vehicles were side by side, the other party rolled down the window.