The sound of the sea gently lapping filled Josie’s ears. She wanted to escape, to cover her ears, but she was powerless to do so.

She was entirely engulfed by the rushing water, on the verge of gasping for breath in the next second. Her body yearned to collapse from exhaustion, yet she was restrained by chains.

“Josie.” A distant voice suddenly echoed, rousing Josie from her daze.

With great difficulty, she forced her eyes open. She saw several overlapping images before her, which, after a long while, slowly coalesced into a single figure. The person was Josephine.

“Why are you here?” Josie asked, her voice weak and devoid of energy.

“I’ve done my research. You are Robyn, no, Arnold’s romantic encounter in Wavery two years ago. You’re quite a spectacle of a woman. No wonder you had the audacity to bet with me just now.”

She crouched above the water dungeon, her head bowed as she intently observed Josie’s agonized and miserable state.

Josie’s attention was diverted. She let out a scoff. “Ms. Yowell, do you think you’ve won?”

“You’re trapped here now, so how could I have not won?”

that bullet hit my leg, he did pull the

she quickly recomposed herself.

knows me very

locked eyes, and Josephine abruptly stopped

of how that matter was viewed, Josie hadn’t lost. Knowing each other well enough was a

is that he doesn’t love me but loves you instead? However, just a moment ago, he was honest with me about everything. At the very least, I’m willing to believe him. Don’t flatter yourself too much. Mind your own business. Being too full of oneself

Josie assumed Josephine was nothing more than a naive young lady who had been deceived. However, it turned out

really…” Josie let out a laugh. “Did he tell you about his past? Do you know how many

told me that in the course of history, there’s always a need for some who dare to

seems like this young lady has been

competing with me now, and indeed, I can’t compare to you. But let me tell you. There’s no need for you to do

aback. She’s right. She never loved him, so why am I competing

moment, all her airs of superiority

what was the purpose of all

not about me. He hasn’t come clean. Josie moved her neck

no fool. There’s no way she took such a huge risk simply for this

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