Chapter 425 Help Dexter stayed with Josie in the hotel for a day. He did not deal with any work matters that day.
They stayed in bed most of the time with the curtains tightly drawn. Josie lay in bed and watched a movie while Dexter embraced her from the side. He looked at her face occasionally, watching her wholly focused on the movie. His eyes were filled with tenderness.
Suddenly, Josieâs phone beeped. She could not look away from the movie and refused to move, so she nudged Dexter. âCan you bring it to me?â
Her phone was on the bedside table. Dexter reached for the phone and unlocked the screen. It was an email. âGreetings and congratulations for passing our second round of interviews. The third round of interviews will be held at ten oâclock on Monday. Please arrive on time.â
Dexter frowned slightly. Josie sensed something wrong but did not look at him. âWhat message is it?â
He put the phone back in its place and pinched her chubby cheeks. âYouâre searching for a job.â
His tone was emotionless.
Josie stopped eating potato chips and said jokingly, âI still wish to remain in this industry. Mr. Russell, please donât ruin my career.â
Dexter relaxed slightly. He looked at the movie but was not paying attention to it. âWhich company do you wish to work in? I can arrange it for you.â
âThereâs no need for that. I can do it myself,â Josie replied sincerely. âAfter all, I got into Russell Group with my abilities.â
Now that she was Mrs. Russell, it would not do to misuse her authority. It would only incite criticism.
âLook at yourself.â Dexter lowered his voice. His voice stood out amidst the movie narration.
Josie did not respond, so he stood up and left the bedroom. He called someone on the phone, but Josie could not hear their conversation.
She waited for a while until Dexter returned to the room. He wore a pair of sweatpants and looked gentle and peaceful. Suddenly, he asked, âDid you accompany Mrs. Langman here?â
âDidnât you see us together?â
âI need you to do something for me tomorrow.â Dexter pulled out a cigarette from his case and lit it.
âYou will need to bid for an item. It doesnât matter how high the bid goes. All that matters is that you secure the item.â
âWhy?â
Dexter showed Josie a photo of a pendulum clock. It would cost at least eight figures based on how old it was. âMy father collected antiques, but his things dispersed everywhere after his passing. This clock only resurfaced this year.â
His father⦠That clock must have meant a lot to him. Josie took a deep breath and replied, âIâm unsure if I can do it.â
Dexter smoked the cigarette languidly and patted her head. âI trust you.â
âWhat about you?â Josie asked.
âI have a meeting.â
Dexter had to attend an international forum. It was near the auction venue, and reporters would be present.
many There were stacks of A4 paper. Each was covered densely with new regulations for this year.
The scene was chaotic. Many reporters sat on the floor and read through the regulations urgently. They needed to summarize them into concise texts before posting them to the public.
Summer attended the event as Vasteâs staff and was busy like the other reporters.
She blended in well among them. However, those who saw her could not help but focus on her.
There was finally some free time. Moses decided to test the waters and pointed at Summer. âSheâs beautiful. How could you bear to let her go?â
Dexter glanced at her and looked away indifferently. He warned, âWatch what you say.â
Moses could not help but feel sorry for Summer.
She came here for Dexter, only for him to treat her indifferently. Yet, she remained persistent. Thus, he felt she was worthy of pity.
Dexter knew Summer was there, but she was focused on work and did not attract much attention.
During the break, a woman stopped Dexterâs secretary as he headed to his office. She used the clip on her pen to hold down the loose strands of hair at her forehead. It made her look strange.