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.

against the car, Josie took a moment to observe it quietly. She did not expect to finally see the arena

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

curled into a smile. “How did

got a share too,” she revealed, giving Josie’s shoulder a friendly pat.

“I remember seeing it

and as they walked, Mallory remarked, “E-sports has become quite

noticed the host inviting fans for a photo op on the stage. The fans were

players’ progress, Josie couldn’t help but

out her lips. “Take a look at the one posing for a photo, dressed head to toe in luxury. Clearly not

Josie nodded in agreement.

arranged the best seat for you,” a staff member

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

eyebrow, genuinely perplexed. A middle-aged woman like Claudia who keeps to

intrigue in her tone. “I don’t even know if she understands e-sports, but

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