Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1375

When Mark was mentioned, the expression on Abraham's face noticeably softened.

He gestured for her to sit down. “Young lady, I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself today.”

Josie's expression remained composed. “I heard that you lost your wife early on and haven't remarried all these years, Mr. Witherspoon. Everyone says you're a man of deep affection, and I agree. But beyond this deep affection, there's always human nature, and there's no shame in that.”

Abraham couldn't lift his head. “I hadn't considered these things before. As time went on, and with Juliette always away, I started to feel lonely...”

“I get it. Morgan was worried that this matter might leak out, and I assured him that while others might, you would never, Mr. Witherspoon.” Josie twisted the facts and said, “Given my father's high regard for you, I also believe that you wouldn't.”

Abraham scrutinized her, chuckling while shaking his head. “Young lady, you're here to test me.”

Josie gestured toward the gift set aside. “Juliette has been a great help to me. I'm here on her behalf to visit you.”

The mention of Juliette's name was, in reality, a form of intimidation.

Leaning back in his chair, Abraham stated, “You can go tell Morgan I won't breathe a word of this matter to anyone.”

“Of course, I've never doubted it,” Josie said, pausing for a moment.

“Just say what you have on your mind.”

“Yesterday, Mr. Zabel mentioned that the investigation team was coming down, and Morgan was worried they might investigate him. He specifically asked me to inquire about the main issues they will be looking into.” Josie leaned in and continued, “As a committee member of Newcove, Mr. Witherspoon, you should have heard something about this, right?”

She first mentioned Lionel, then brought up Morgan, and with her own status added to the mix, Abraham didn't harbor a shred of doubt.

“Why is he still so unsettled? We're all in the same boat. I've said it before. He won't be implicated!”

Josie clenched her fingers, asking the most crucial question, “What about Dexter? Did he really start investigating from Mandarin Oriental Hotel?”

Abraham gave her a glance.

She was completely stiff, aware of the sound of her own heartbeat.