Josie was puzzled. By the time they arrived at the Olsen Residence, Claudia had already punctuated the conversation.

Later that evening, while relaxing in the bathtub, Josie received a message from Vivian: Looks like our dear Alice has quite the impressive background. I’m starting to feel a bit jealous. Remember how we struggled just to have a decent meal, and you never mentioned any of this!

Chuckling, Josie typed a reply: I didn’t mean to keep it from you, sorry.

Vivian, ever so quick to shift gears, then inquired: The car you were getting into, was there a man inside?

Her knack for guessing didn’t disappoint this time either. Reflecting on that moment, a spontaneous warmth spread over Josie’s cheeks, a feeling of openness she hadn’t anticipated.

Vivian pressed on: Yes or no?

Josie: Yes.

Vivian: Who was it, I wonder? That car, from what I’ve gathered, underwent customization. It’s a unique model in the entire world, must be quite the treasure, right?

At a glance, Dexter seemed unassuming. Yet, only a select few recognized that everything surrounding him was of unparalleled quality.

Josie chose not to reply.

Does he treat you

Treat me well?

swiftly unearthed details about the car, sharing with Josie: This car hadn’t been spotted in Wavery for over half

rather on a woman. The headline boldly declared: Prominent Entrepreneur Juliette Witherspoon Rumored to Be

Beyond her confident

coverage, the man’s face

Dexter drove that day, even the license plate

six months prior, she

Juliette? Their connection must’ve been significant

Her Clusian was choppy, causing her to fumble

her feet touching the cold floor.

“And who are ‘we’?”

“Him and me…”

they’ve shared a bed and have

departure from Wavery the next day, adding, “By the way, I heard you were here,

creased. Few were privy to her

the cocktail party was mainly in anticipation of

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