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.

took a moment to observe it quietly. She did

car, holding her staff ID. “There’s a game today. Want

curled into a

Group has a stake in this club, and I’ve got a share too,” she

“I remember seeing it in the

they walked, Mallory remarked, “E-sports has become quite the trendy topic lately. Some fans are as wild about players as they are

for a photo op on the stage. The

progress, Josie couldn’t help but feel

for a photo, dressed head to

Josie nodded in agreement.

were coming, I’ve arranged the best seat for you,” a staff member interjected, hastening to guide

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

genuinely perplexed. A middle-aged woman like Claudia

her tone. “I don’t even know if she understands e-sports, but she often came. She

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