Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1390

“I think it's neither,” Josie said seriously. “If they were truly backing you, you wouldn't have ended up bankrupt.”

Morgan nodded. “Go on.”

“Morgan, how come I never knew you had a sister?” Josie asked, half leaning against the railing.

Morgan's expression stiffened. “Who told you?”

“Jasper.”

“She's been dead for many years now. There's no need to bring it up.”

It seemed like a genuine heartache, yet Josie felt that something was amiss. However, she didn't feel it was appropriate to pry further.

Morgan lit a cigarette and proposed, “Let's make a deal.”

“What?”

“Be with me, and I'll bail Dexter out for you.”

“For me?” Josie laughed. “I have nothing to do with him. What do you mean by bailing him out for me?”

“You're so worried about him, but it's only because of the child between you two, and your ties with the Olsen family. I can bail him out for you if you be with me and cut off all ties with him from here on.”

Josie scoffed, “Why should I believe you? Because of Eccentric Corporation?” He must have lost his mind.

“I have evidence of the crime committed by the person who messed with Dexter in my possession.”

Josie's smile faded. “Morgan, do you know what you're saying?”

Morgan's smile only grew wider. “You don't believe me?”

There were a few brief moments of silence before Josie regained her composure. “Stop acting like a hopeless romantic. I've known for a long time that any transaction comes with a loss.”

The night breeze swept up her long hair, obscuring half of her face. For a moment, Morgan was captivated. In the many years that followed, he always remembered this scene.

“I was just kidding.” Morgan then phrased it differently, “For the next phase of Olsen Group's project, find a way to continue our collaboration. I'll handle things for you.”

Josie, however, was somewhat skeptical.