Josie was curious now that he had mentioned it. She wondered why Dexter had a close connection with the Olsen family. Initially, she thought it was due to a marriage alliance. "What is the reason then?" Dexter leaned back and shut his eyes briefly. "Five years ago, one of the Olsen family's projects involved something in the gray area and nearly caused their downfall. Russell Group gave them a hand and bore the blame for them." Josie considered. Five years ago… "But there are many things connected to the gray area nowadays. Moreover, you and Arnold are involved in them." They were careful to keep them under wraps. In actuality, they were involved in many shameful and dirty businesses. "It was different that time because it involves someone's life." Josie frowned. "How did you help them?" The matter involved the death of a prominent person, triggering an investigation from higher authorities. Mark pleaded with many people but could not cover up the case. During a critical moment, Dexter offered evidence to prove that the deceased broke the law. With that evidence, the investigation gradually diminished the blame on the Olsen Group. Due to this, Mark owed Dexter a significant favor. Five years ago, Dexter had just started and took over Russell Group's business at a young age. Everyone waited for him to stumble and embarrass himself. However, before they knew it, Dexter allied with the prominent Olsen family. Moreover, Mark admired ambitious and courageous young men. Dexter was one of them. Thus, within a few years, Mark helped develop Russell Group into Wavery's most significant tax contributor. From then on, the Russell and Olsen family depended on each other despite never entering a formal agreement. That was why the relationship between Olsen and Russell Group was more than just that of an industry senior and a new generation. "But you had just started and had neither the influence nor the backing of someone with authority. How did you obtain that evidence?" Josie sprawled on the bed and asked doubtfully after listening to Dexter's story. Dexter did not answer her question but said, "That's all in the past." Josie noticed his unwillingness to discuss the matter and made her guess. "Don't tell me you arranged the death in Olsen Group. That's why you could offer them assistance when they needed it." Dexter chuckled calmly. "Seems like I'm a shady person in your mind." "That's right," Josie admitted frankly. "People like you are devious and have many tricks up your sleeves." "What about Arnold? What do you think of him?" Dexter asked suddenly. Josie was stunned briefly before answering, "Do you wish to hear what I think?" Dexter did not respond. Josie turned over and rested her head on his lap. "He's cold, unpredictable, and scary." None of the adjectives she chose for Arnold was complimentary. Thus, Dexter was satisfied with her response. "Who is more ruthless between the two of us?" Josie thought it was a pointless question and refused to answer. She closed her eyes to sleep. Dexter observed Josie under the light. Her skin was smooth and flawless. At the same time, it was easy to read her thoughts, and something about her quickly calmed a man's emotions. That was why he loved her. It was no wonder that Arnold was interested in her. Josie refused to attend the Olsen family's banquet the following day and made her stance known. "I understand you can't refuse, so go. I'll wait for you to be back." She was even in the mood to pick a tie for him and tested it on his shirt. "What do you think of this black tie? Black suits you." Dexter grabbed her wrist. "You're not angry?" "Why should I be angry? Unless you don't care about me anymore." Although her consideration was charming, she was too calm, leaving him dissatisfied. He even felt the urge to argue with her. "I will only attend the banquet for a while and will be back soon." Josie pulled her hand away and smiled. "Sure. I don't mind even if you stay there forever." She was teasing him. Dexter smiled. Strangely, the teasing improved his mood. He left the house and went to his car.