Chapter 613 Repeating Mistakes for Josie Josieâs heart twinged at the plausibility that she could have fallen for the spirited Morgan if she hadnât met. the charismatic Dexter.
But alas⦠fate had brought Dexter to her, and she loved him.
Morgan was a proud man, yet he wasnât ashamed or affected for pouring out his feelings for Josie.
âIâm sorry. Iâm not worth it.â Josie frantically got off the car as if fleeing from him.
Being perceptive. Morgan understood Josieâs unspoken message and chose not to pursue her.
He sighed and couldnât help but picture Dexterâs cold and stern expression. Just then, his phone rang.
His assistant. Duggar Seraph, called, âMr. Bastille, please come back immediately! Uh⦠your half-
brother has shown up at the company and caused a sceneâ¦â
Duggar hesitated to use the term âhalf-brotherâ since he wasnât a blood relative but an illegitimate childâ¦.
âWhatâs his motive?â
âHeâs demanding fifty percent of the shares of Bastille Group!â
-Morganâs heart sank as he watched Josieâs figure disappear around the corner.
He tightened his grip on the steering wheel and muttered, âIâll be right back!â
Josie arrived at Mason Garden, where the winter flowers in the garden hung heavy and drooped like frost- kissed eggplants.
A delicate layer of frost coated their petals, creating a shimmering and transparent effect.
As she walked by, she crouched down and gently brushed off the frost.
A servant lingered near the doorway, witnessing the scene, and a random proverb came to mind, âKnowing the vastness of the world, yet cherishing the beauty of the grass and trees.
âMrs. Russell, are you alright?â the servant inquired with concern.
Josie mustered a smile. âIâm fine.â
Her current countenance was a facade, masking the turmoil within.
Josieâs unintentional sabotage against Dexter and Russell Group may have been skillfully concealed, escaping the notice of the general public. Still, the keen-eyed Russell family remained fully aware of the situation.
Yanis slammed his hand on the table in the meeting, fixing a piercing gaze on the man standing before him.
âWe entrusted Russell Group to you, and you keep bending over backward and making foolish mistakes for that woman?â
âThatâs not what you told me before!â
Yanis was infuriated by Dexterâs uncalculated decision and squirmed at the thought of implicating the future of Russell Group.
Dexter raised his eyes, emanating a strong aura.
âWe didnât take any hits in yesterdayâs meeting and wonât in the future. You know damn well what Iâm capable of,â Dexter declared, exuding confidence.
He had a vindictive streak and would never let Morgan manipulate the woman he cared about and turn her against him. Even if Morgan had the resources, it was highly doubtful heâd have the luck to come out on topâ¦
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âDexâ¦â Wyatt interjected, unable to hold back his two cents.
âWell, long time no see,â Dexter greeted with a fake smile.
âHow are you coping with everything up north? I bet the freezing weather and tough business are keeping you on your toes,â Dexterâs words dripped with sarcasm as he made his remark.
Wyatt nodded in agreement and said, âYes, youâre right. By the way, Dex. This is a tough situation weâre dealing with. Letâs not forget that the Bastille family holds significant sway in Rivodia. We should tread carefully and avoid getting on Morganâs bad side.â
Dexter squinted his eyes, playfully twirling his finger in the air. âGet on his bad side? How dare he expect. nat to back down after waltzing into Wavery and meddling with my affairs?! Thatâs not how the real world. works, my friend!â
Yanis couldnât resist interjecting, his sarcasm dripping with every word, âWell, do tell us, Dexter. What has he done to get under your skin? Itâs quite comical to think that every man on this planet revolves around. your less-than-impressive wife!â
Dexter raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips, âOh, trust me, not every man is smitten. by her charms. Just look at how Uncle, youâve been so besotted with my mother, and we all know how that ended up, donât we?â
âHow dare you!â Yanis exclaimed, standing up and pounding the ground with his cane.
âOh well, I know aunt was gone too soon, and itâs understandable that Uncle, youâre lonely and needy.
But if you were to marry Xanthe as your new wife, it would be awkward for me to call you âUncle, donât you think?â
Dexterâs words carried a sharp edge as he scornfully vented his frustration at Yanis. He showed no regard. for the fact that he was criticizing his own mother in the process.
âHow dare you!â Yanis boomed, his voice filled with fury.
âEnough, Dex! Thatâs too much!â Wyatt interjected, attempting to intervene and prevent further escalation.
âSince the weather up north is getting so rough and unpredictable, it might be a good idea for you to hold. off on venturing out to sea for a while,â Dexter taunted, subtly redirecting the conversation towards Wyatt and turning the tables on him.