“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.

“How are things with

know?” Laura instinctively responded, quickly correcting herself. “Well, it’s quite

Zach’s identities and began to wonder how

“What happened? Why

Josie pursed her lips.

quietly tonight. The entire Mason Garden was being watched, so she had deliberately dressed in Julie’s clothes to sneak out without making a

think of a more suitable place to go.

to help you, but I’m currently in charge of

looked into Josie’s

also asked

bewildered. “Where am I supposed to

abroad. Just go anywhere,

turned to the side, picking up her wine

it with him? You and I both know that

“Laura.”

was soft, yet her gaze

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

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