She was rich since childhood and, thus, had a basic ability to appreciate its value.

She gave a sidelong glance. “It’s not worth much. What’s valuable is her identity.”

Josie glanced at the notice board nearby. It clearly stated that after the exhibition, there would be a small auction. All proceeds from the auction would be donated entirely to impoverished mountainous regions.

“If you say it like that, won’t she get angry?”

Laura propped her chin with one hand, glancing at Heather, who was being entertained by Mark. “She? She has no say in matters, not like Summer.”

Her tone was dismissive, not showing the slightest bit of respect.

“What about you?” Josie suddenly asked.

Laura was taken aback. “What?”

“Do you have more say than Summer now?”

Josie’s pupils were pitch black, and she looked at her very seriously.

an outsider, working for them

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quite capable. You should give it a try.”

smile turned somewhat awkward. She didn’t ask what specifically was being tested.

chatting with her for a while, Josie excused herself to the restroom. As she walked down the sun- drenched corridor, a sudden argument echoed from

point. There’s

the voice

familiar figures. She subtly positioned herself to

very good, her exhaustion visible to the

b*tch looks at me? She’s taken everything from

was about to light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t forget. None of this belongs to

widened, filled with boundless fear.

endure. If you can’t, I’ll find a way

words, there was an unmistakable threat. He was clearly not referring to a simple “disappearance”

out a way to get Josie away from Morgan. I saw her again today! Arnold! Every time I see her, I can’t control myself.

in her words was not concealed in

“I want Morgan to

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