The ways they had fun hadn't really changed, revolving primarily around women and alcohol. On the first floor, they engaged in casual conversations, while on the second, a few of them gathered together for a game of cards. The entire mansion was bustling with activity.

Everyone seemed cheerful except for Josie, who sat listlessly, fiddling with her phone absentmindedly and contemplating whether or not to give Dexter another call. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She hadn't heard from him since he hung up just now; it was like the calm before a storm.

Since Josie was brought here by Morgan, no one dared bother her. She was left alone for an hour until Jasper came over and drawled, "Morgan has never brought a woman to hang out with us before." Josie put her phone away. "How often does he get to see you guys in a year?"

"A couple of times, mostly toward the end of the year."

"Does he always come alone?"

Jasper seemed excited. "Yeah. You're the only woman I've seen around him."

Josie smiled. "You can try pleasing other girls by saying that, but don't bother trying it on me."

Morgan is never one to settle down. Even if I do have a place in his heart, he'll never be loyal to me.

Jasper panicked when she refused to believe him. "I swear I'm telling the truth. Well, you're not exactly the only one. A year ago, also in Newcove, a woman came looking for Morgan. I didn't get to see her face clearly. Morgan exchanged a few words with her, and then she left. That's all."

"What kind of woman? A hot one or an innocent one?"

Jasper rubbed his forehead to jog his memory. "I think it's a mix of both. She has a strong feminine charm."

care. "I have to go

I don't mean to upset you. Morgan's going to give me a hard time if he finds

be bothered even to

and never came out. When no one was paying attention, Josie seized the chance to quietly descend the stairs and

out in a secluded expanse, its depths veiled

trod upon the

path, noticing

of lights

courtyard house a

The soft murmur

be faintly

was bustling with excitement, while the quiet backyard served as a great place

cautiously making her way over. Just as she was about to cross the stone archway, she was stopped

two bodyguards dressed in

"This is private property. Please head

noticed they were much more intimidating than typical

is inside. I came to find him," she

back," they

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