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.

let out a sheepish laugh. “I’m just an outsider, working for them and doing their bidding. I don’t

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must say, you seem quite capable. You should give it a try.”

awkward. She didn’t ask what

As she walked down the sun- drenched corridor, a sudden argument echoed

point.

was unmistakably the voice of Arnold.

figures. She subtly positioned herself to stay out

very good, her exhaustion visible

enough of this life. Do you know how that b*tch looks at me?

Arnold grabbed her wrist as she was about to light the fire, his voice lowered. “Don’t

widened, filled

shook her off. “If you can tolerate it, then endure. If you can’t, I’ll find a way to make

of his words, there was an unmistakable threat. He was clearly

several steps, her hand on her forehead. She paced restlessly back and forth, finally gritting her teeth and saying, “Then you figure out a way to get Josie away from Morgan. I saw her again today! Arnold! Every time I see

words was not concealed in the

I don’t want to?” Arnold growled. “I want Morgan to disappear more than anyone

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