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.

had chosen to meet near the bay, right by the arena belonging to

car, Josie took a moment to observe it quietly. She did not expect to finally see the arena she designed with her

parked her car, holding her staff ID. "There's a game today. Want to catch

a smile. "How did you

club, and I've got a share too," she revealed, giving Josie's shoulder a friendly pat. "Plus, I have a niece who plays for the team." Josie nodded,

as wild about players as they are about celebrities." Josie glanced ahead and noticed the host inviting fans for a photo op on the stage. The fans were predominantly

Josie couldn't help

one posing for a photo,

Josie nodded in agreement.

seat for you," a staff member interjected,

seat, Mallory continued, "But what you might not know is that after this arena was built, Claudia often frequented it." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

genuinely perplexed. A middle-aged woman like Claudia

even know if she understands e-sports, but she often came. She even made substantial donations to the club. Any guesses as to

it seemed improbable that anyone would know she was the one

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