Josie endured a fitful night’s sleep, jolting awake multiple times in the darkness. Consequently, she appeared somewhat pallid and fatigued as dawn approached.

Despite her evident misery and exhaustion, her innate elegance remained undiminished.

“You’re up quite early,” remarked Emily, her surprise evident. “Mr. Olsen just headed out for his morning run, and Mrs. Olsen is still in bed.”

Perplexed, Josie took a seat and asked, “Morning run?”

That didn’t seem right. Mark had been in poor health in the past, often visiting the hospital. How could he now have the energy for morning jogs?

Noting Josie’s confusion, Emily explained, “Yes, Mr. Olsen always has this habit, saying it’s a way to stay physically active.”

Such a habit must have been cultivated only within the past couple of years.

Josie nursed a splitting headache, gesturing to Emily for a cup of coffee. Her mind started to drift, replaying Justin’s words once more.

Something wasn’t right. Justin had always been opposed to her going back to the Olsen Residence. Yet yesterday, he seemed oddly indifferent, dodging the issue altogether.

a brand-new Rolls-Royce flawlessly parked at the entrance. A flamboyantly dressed man

the sudden return?”

purpose evident. Ignoring the servants, he made a beeline for

to see him. She eased

in fury. His

eyebrow. “And who might

time as he lunged forward, seizing Josie’s arm and forcibly pulling her away.

hadn’t spent the past years training for nothing. She swiftly broke free, pivoting to pin Zach’s arm against the table. “All flash and no substance. That won’t

Zach struggled desperately. “Let me

pleas, Josie tightened her grip. Zach’s voice rose to a frantic pitch, “I said let

you still challenge me.” Josie leaned in closer. “Apologize,

spat at her, a sneer contorting his face. “You’re not

swiftly evaded the spittle. “Then don’t blame

of what to do, stood by helplessly. “Please,

Sustaining the struggle had taxed her strength more than she anticipated, prompting

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