Chapter 570 The Ex-girlfriend Sitting next to Josie, Dexter asked softly, âDo you like this kind of wedding?â
Josie shook her head. âNot really. Itâs too high-profile.â
Dexter took note of it.
As the brideâs mother, Claudia gave a speech on the stage. She shed tears as she was delighted for her daughter to marry a good man. Her blessings for the couple were genuine.
Everyone thought Arnold and Summer were a perfect match.
Some guests discussed Josie among themselves. âIs that woman Dexter Russellâs wife? The one he announced at Summerâs birthday party? Rumors say that sheâs average-looking, but her appearance is way beyond average.â
âSheâs indeed beautiful. No wonder she managed to seduce Dexter to marry her.â
âEven Summer canât hold a candle to herâ¦.â
Josie had made Dexter proud and proved that they were the real couple.
Dexter placed his hand around Josieâs waist and whispered into her ear affectionately, âMany men have their eyes glued to you, and I donât like that.â
Later, Dexter introduced Josie to his business partners. Iâve heard of you from Dexter several times.â
Josie clinked glasses with the other parties and said with a courteous smile.
In fact, she had never heard of them.
Dexter mischievously pinched Josieâs waist. âYouâre such a natural socializer. It seems like you can handle it on your own.â
Josie glanced around the surroundings and nodded. âI should be fine. Go ahead and meet your other friends.â
Summerâs wedding was just another major socializing event.
After Dexter left, several provocatively-dressed socialites approached Josie. âHi, Mrs. Russell. It has been a while.â
Actually, they had never met Josie. Some of them were Dexterâs admirers, but little did she expect an ordinary woman like Josie to end up becoming Dexterâs wife.
They became more salty to see Josie in the spotlight.
Staring at them, Josie tightened her grip on her clutch and straightened her back. âHi, how can I help you?â
âNothing. We just want to know how it feels like to go from rags to riches. One of the ladies spoke meanly, which made her appear far from a poised socialite.
Josie took a sip of red wine and carried herself with pride like a true princess.
âI guess you might not know that the ugly duckling can become a swan only because it is a swan, to begin.
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âYou!â The ladies were exasperated as they were at a loss for words to retort to Josie.
A newly hired celebrity from the Carter Group was invited to play the piano at the wedding. Celebrities were indeed different; they had their unique charm.
Suddenly, Laura appeared and grasped Josieâs hand. âHowâs everything?â
The others were surprised by the interaction between Laura and Josie, not knowing that they were close.
Josie looked at her and asked, âDonât you need to greet the guests?â
âSummer doesnât need me. Donât you think this event is more like a company opening ceremony?â
Josie laughed at Lauraâs sarcastic remark.
Just then, she unintentionally made eye contact with Claudia. The latter quickly averted her gaze, which disheartened Josie.
Some commented discontentedly behind Josieâs back. âSo what if sheâs Dexterâs wife now? Dexter once ignored her feelings for Summer.â
âYeah. Theyâll probably get divorced sooner or later. Dexterâs wife is not an easy role to play.â
Laura wasnât as tolerant as Josic. She shot a glare at the gossipers and was about to rebuke them when the celebrity on the stage spoke into the microphone. âLetâs wish Mr. Carter and Ms. Olsen a blessed marriage!â
Josie asked Laura softly, âWho is she?â
Laura glanced at the woman on the stage and chuckled. âHer name is Xenia Watson, and sheâs Arnoldâs ex- girlfriend. Sheâs not a kind woman. Just watch.â