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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you seem quite capable.

awkward. She didn’t ask what specifically was

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

We’ve reached this point. There’s no turning back now.”

unmistakably the voice

She subtly positioned herself to stay out of their sight.

mental state was still not very good, her exhaustion visible to the naked eye. “Arnold, I can’t wait any

a cigarette in frustration. “I’ve had enough of this life. Do you know how that b*tch looks

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

fell silent. Her eyes widened,

shook her off. “If you can tolerate it, then endure. If you

an unmistakable threat. He was clearly not referring to a

saying, “Then you figure out a way to get Josie away from

irritation in her words was not

growled. “I want Morgan to disappear more

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