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.

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

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

holding her staff ID. "There's a

lips curled into a smile. "How

revealed, giving Josie's shoulder a friendly pat. "Plus, I have a niece who plays for the team." Josie nodded, recalling, "I remember seeing it

wild about players as they are about celebrities." Josie glanced ahead and

the young players' progress, Josie couldn't help but feel a

lips. "Take a look at the one posing for a photo, dressed head

Josie nodded in agreement.

coming, I've arranged the best seat for you," a staff member interjected, hastening

settled into their seat, Mallory continued, "But what you might not know is that after this arena was built, Claudia often frequented it." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

A middle-aged woman like Claudia who

even know if she understands e-sports, but she often came. She even

the past, and it seemed improbable that anyone

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