When Josie stepped out again, the celebration feast was already drawing to a close.

She had already become the center of attention in the room. With Morgan’s move, many who originally looked down on her had now gathered around, hoping to get familiar with her.

Josie had achieved her goal and had no intention of staying any longer. She scanned the room but didn’t see Dexter. At that point, she didn’t have the energy to worry about him anymore.

“Where are you going?” Morgan chased after her from the farthest corner, following behind Josie.

“Back to the hotel,” Josie said, not breaking her stride.

“I’ll walk you out.”

Josie furrowed her brows, glanced at him, then at the crowd behind. “Can you?” He is the host, and all these people need to be attended to.

As expected, Morgan did show some hesitation. He changed his approach. “I’ll have my secretary take you.”

“No need. I can drive,” Josie flatly refused.

He held her wrist to prevent her from leaving. Suddenly, a bitter smile appeared on his face. “In those two years, whenever I mentioned Rivodia, you always clamored for me to bring you here to play. Now that we’re really here, why won’t you give me a chance?”,

returned to the innocent days of being

a sigh, looking up at the bright moon hanging in the sky. “Morgan, we’ve grown up, haven’t we? You really don’t need to wade through this mess with me. You have a bright future

to do is provide

I’m going to do?”

father has gone

“And?”

three major families in

“So?”

Morgan’s confidence was as unwavering

looked at him with a meaningful gaze before finally withdrawing

nearby, was utterly confused. She quickly followed and asked, “Ms.

“Did I refuse?”

“What?”

and lightly, disappearing into the night.

at the hotel, Dexter’s car was parked downstairs.

rolled down. Dexter sat in the back seat, examining her under a cluster of

finger on it. She stood still. “Angel

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