Josie failed to get through to Dexter’s phone. She waited for him to call back upon receiving his message, but he never did.

Is he too occupied? It certainly seems plausible given the circumstances.

Perched on the bay window, Josie hugged her knees to her chest, staring blankly at the magnolia tree below. Lost in thought, she was interrupted by Mallory’s call. “What are you up to?” she asked through the phone.

Recognizing Mallory’s mischievous tone, Josie couldn’t help but chuckle. “Just daydreaming,” she replied casually.

Mallory’s response was swift. “Daydreaming? In the vast expanse of the Olsen family’s territory, with its art galleries and shopping centers? You can do better than that.”

Josie sighed. “What’s on your mind?”

“Since you’re not busy, why don’t we hang out? It’s been ages since you’ve been back. You should revisit the wonders of your homeland,” Mallory suggested.

Back in Mallory’s territory, Josie mulled over the suggestion and agreed.

To her surprise, Mallory had chosen to meet near the bay, right by the arena belonging to the renowned Stardust team-a project Josie had personally designed.

a moment to observe it quietly. She did not expect to finally see the arena she designed with her own

parked her car, holding her staff ID. “There’s

curled into a smile. “How did

share too,” she revealed, giving Josie’s shoulder

remember seeing it in the

the express lane, and as they walked, Mallory remarked, “E-sports has become quite the trendy

a photo op on the stage. The

Josie couldn’t help but

look at the one posing for a photo, dressed head to toe in luxury. Clearly not

Josie nodded in agreement.

were coming, I’ve arranged the best seat for you,”

into their seat, Mallory continued, “But what you might not know is that

Josie arched an eyebrow, genuinely perplexed. A middle-aged woman like

would I lie?” Mallory replied, a hint of intrigue in her tone. “I don’t even know if she understands e-sports, but she often came.

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