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.

quietly. She did not expect

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

curled into a smile. “How

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

“I remember

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

and noticed the host inviting fans for a photo op on the

progress, Josie couldn’t help but feel a sense

a look at the one posing for a photo,

Josie nodded in agreement.

seat for you,” a staff member interjected, hastening to

“But what you might not know is that after this arena was built, Claudia

genuinely perplexed. A middle-aged woman like

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

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