Arnold was seated in the main seat, with a strikingly gorgeous yet decadent woman nestled by his side. The woman was none other than Summer. She was pouring the wine from the bottle directly into her mouth.

Josie walked in, silencing the blaring music with a press of a button. Instantly, the private room fell into a hush, and all eyes were on her.

Arnold finally looked up, scrutinizing Josie's overly plain attire. "What are you doing? The medicine I gave you can still be taken for a few more days."

Josie shook her head. "I'm not looking for you."

She then pointed at Summer and said, "I'm here for her."

Summer finally seemed to snap back to reality, her face full of disdain. Seeing Josie didn't surprise her at all. "You... Oh! Josie... Wait, no. It's Liana. Do you need something from me?"

Josie grabbed Summer's wrist and pulled her straight out, ignoring the clamor in the private room.

Summer felt weak and limp, leaning against the wall. "What do you want? If you have something to say, just say it. I'm annoyed just by seeing you."

"Do you think I wanted to see you?" Josie got straight to the point. "What did you say to Edward when you met him today?"

scoffed and said, "You're using my reputation

heavens, thriving wherever you go." Josie moved closer to Summer. "But I

also wish to be like you, to have a reputable name, to have a man

stiffen, Summer pushed her away. "I didn't expect

you to still be

a man bearing a striking resemblance to her deceased husband. If the media were to capture this, they would certainly make a big story out of it." Summer was not

puff of her cigarette and asked,

a bit of authority, allowing you to speak like you own

played

from the private room, respectfully holding Summer's phone. "Ms.

a glance and disdainfully looked at Josie once more before she turned on

recede, it was filled with an

long, Arnold emerged from inside. Seeing Josie's angry expression, he couldn't help but laugh. "What's the matter?

at him, and swiftly, she raised her hand to deliver

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