Chapter 622


    Chapter 622 Showing Affection


    Dexter ced her luggage down and exined, “The water is said to have healing


    properties.” He shuffled about, his hands touching the furniture around him. “You can finally start to


    make up for the time you lost at the Sky Pce.”


    He still remembered.


    Larry had arranged dinner for them inside the vi, in which Wavery’s local dishes were served. Dexter


    strode into the restaurant in his casual outfit, his confidence radiating off of him. This was the first time


    anyone had seen him outside of work, and they were all surprised by how different he looked. His


    sternness had been reced by a youthful look, and he carried himself with a demeanor that was both


    charming and disarming.


    On the other hand, Josie’s face was painted with makeup that entuated her beautiful appearance.


    She understood the importance of her role as Dexter’s wife.


    During dinner, Dexter, apanied by Josie, gave a toast to everyone at the table, “I hope you have a


    great time here.”


    Josie raised her ss in a cheerful toast, her smile lighting up the room.


    Summer had her business meeting at the table next to theirs. When she saw what was happening at


    their table, her hands clenched tightly, her fingers digging into her palms as jealousy rose within her.


    As the night went on, someone at the table became tipsy and started stuttering as they asked. Josie,


    “Is Mr. Russell as stern at home as he is in the office? Aren’t you afraid of him?”


    Josie nced at the man beside her. He was holding a champagne ss, swirling the champagne


    inside indifferently. After a moment’s pause, she shook her head at the executive.


    Dexter stopped swirling his champagne ss and pinched her cheek lightly with a yful grin. “Why


    did you take so long to answer? I’ve never been stern with


    you.


    “He gets angry easily.”


    “If I say no, it means no.”


    Josie was left speechless by his insistence.


    She let out a forcefulugh, her eyes sparkling with mirth. “See! This is what I’m talking. about.”


    Dexter’s voice caught in his throat, his face flushing red. He was flustered by her sudden


    tease.


    Their bickering was like a symphony of love, filled with yful banter and gentle teasing.


    Seeing how they interacted, Summer took a deep breath and walked over with her ss. “Mrs. Russell,


    I would like to make a toast to you. I missed out on your wedding, so I hope this counts as a toast for


    that time.”


    Josie’s eyes fixated on her with a cold stare.


    Her words seemed harmless and innocent, so Josie couldn’t reject her toast in front of the executives,


    even if she wanted to.


    Josie forced a smile and said through a thin sheer of politeness, “Thank you.”


    Just as Josie’s lips were about to touch the ss, Dexter swiftly took it from her. “My wife can’t drink,”


    he interjected. “I’ll drink this for her.” D


    It was a statement, not a question, and Summer knew she couldn’t refuse.


    Summer was taken aback. She didn’t have a chance to object.


    “Of course,” Summer responded, flustered.


    Dexter lifted the ss and downed the ss of champagne, showing off his profound jawline.


    When he finished the drink, the people at the table started to cheer for him. “Mrs. Russell, you are so


    lucky…” D


    Josie’s lips curled into a smile. Her cheeks slowly turned red at the cheers. Dexter’s gaze softened as


    he stared at her, his eyes filled with affection and warmth. The two of them made. a beautiful picture,


    their love for each other evident in their expressions.


    Summer’s grip on her ss tightened like a vice, her knuckles turning white as she fought.


    urge to shatter the delicate crystal.


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    On the other side, a warm fire spread throughout Josie’s chest, filling her with delight and warmth as


    she gazed sweetly at Dexter.


    They had been at the dinner table for hours. Summer excused herself, exining that she wasn’t


    feeling well. Josie felt like a weight had been lifted as soon as she was gone.


    It was a rare asion to see Dexter so rxed and happy. Heughed and smiled as he toasted with


    the executives, who greeted him warmly.


    The executives talked about the current state of their industry, but Josie didn’t understand a word they


    were saying. She was nearly lulled to sleep by Dexter’s deep, gravelly voice.


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    She didn’t want to ruin their fun, so she secretly poured some champagne into her ss and


    sipped on it asionally to stay awake.


    She focused on her dinner, eating everything Dexter picked for her withoutining. When she was


    finally full, she pulled on his cuff and looked at him with her doe eyes. “Dex, I can’t eat anymore.”