“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.

seemed distant. “How are

quickly correcting herself.

began to wonder how much Laura actually knew,

Why did

Josie pursed her lips.

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

stay. But apart from Mason Garden, she couldn’t think of a more suitable place to go. Therefore, she thought

heard about what happened recently. It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I’m currently in charge of the

into Josie’s

asked

bewildered. “Where am

you should go abroad. Just go anywhere, but don’t stay

to the

with him? You and I both know that it’s just wishful thinking. You’re different from

“Laura.”

voice was soft, yet her gaze was firm. “I

abrupt halt. She revealed a myriad of emotions—regret, confusion, and a

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