When Josie stepped out again, the celebration feast was already drawing to a close.

She had already become the center of attention in the room. With Morgan’s move, many who originally looked down on her had now gathered around, hoping to get familiar with her.

Josie had achieved her goal and had no intention of staying any longer. She scanned the room but didn’t see Dexter. At that point, she didn’t have the energy to worry about him anymore.

“Where are you going?” Morgan chased after her from the farthest corner, following behind Josie.

“Back to the hotel,” Josie said, not breaking her stride.

“I’ll walk you out.”

Josie furrowed her brows, glanced at him, then at the crowd behind. “Can you?” He is the host, and all these people need to be attended to.

As expected, Morgan did show some hesitation. He changed his approach. “I’ll have my secretary take you.”

“No need. I can drive,” Josie flatly refused.

He held her wrist to prevent her from leaving. Suddenly, a bitter smile appeared on his face. “In those two years, whenever I mentioned Rivodia, you always clamored for me to bring you here to play. Now that we’re really here, why won’t you give me a chance?”,

of that, it felt like they had returned to the innocent days of

let out a sigh, looking up at the bright moon hanging in the sky. “Morgan, we’ve grown up, haven’t we? You really don’t need to wade through this mess with

his lips. “I’ve said it before. All you need to do is provide me

know what I’m going to do?”

father has

“And?”

involve the three major families in Wavery.”

“So?”

you.” Morgan’s confidence was as

with a meaningful gaze before finally withdrawing

confused. She quickly followed and asked,

“Did I refuse?”

“What?”

swiftly and lightly, disappearing into

hotel, Dexter’s

down. Dexter sat in the back seat, examining her under a cluster of lights, his expression

she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

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