“And what about you?” Calvin slowly spoke up after listening.

Mallory defiantly lifted her eyes, as if questioning him.

“Have you ever, even for a moment, stopped scheming against me all these years?”

At the standoff, Josie’s whiskey was already finished. Someone quickly refilled her glass, bringing her back to reality.

“Laura?” She exclaimed in disbelief.

“Do you still recognize me?” Laura, heavily made up, looked enchanting in the shadows. “Calvin is having trouble with his girlfriend. What are you doing getting involved?”

Seeing a familiar face, Josie relaxed. “I’m sorry, but I’ve been busy lately and haven’t been able to get in touch with you.”

Laura waved her hand dismissively. “It’s alright. I’m not blaming you. I thought something had happened when you called me in the middle of the night.”

“Where have you just come from?”

“The Olsen family has many social obligations, and currently, I’m the only one who can handle them. I’m working around the clock.” Laura expressed her frustration, picking up a bottle of wine to pour.

distant. “How are things with the Olsen

responded, quickly correcting herself.

and began to wonder how much

she could speak, she heard Laura ask first, “What happened? Why did you run out in the middle of the

Josie pursed her lips.

out quietly tonight. The entire Mason Garden was being watched, so she had deliberately dressed in Julie’s clothes

Mason Garden, she couldn’t think

help you, but I’m currently in charge of the liaison between the Olsen

looked into

also asked her to

looked somewhat bewildered. “Where

else. Maybe you should go abroad. Just go

do that.” Josie turned to the side, picking

Laura asked, glancing in Mallory’s direction. “Calvin’s family is wealthy and powerful. Do you think she can make it with him? You and I both know that it’s just wishful thinking. You’re different from her. You’ve already achieved what many people can’t in their entire lives. Cut your

“Laura.”

gaze was

words of persuasion came to an abrupt halt. She revealed a myriad of emotions—regret, confusion, and

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