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.

did not expect to finally

ID. “There’s a game today. Want

curled into a smile. “How

club, and I’ve got a share too,” she revealed, giving Josie’s shoulder a friendly

nodded, recalling, “I remember seeing it in the

lane, and as they walked, Mallory remarked, “E-sports has become quite the trendy topic lately. Some

host inviting fans for a photo

the young players’ progress, Josie couldn’t help

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

Josie nodded in agreement.

the best seat for you,” a staff member interjected,

continued, “But what you might not know is that after

woman

hint of intrigue in her tone. “I don’t even know if she

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