Just as Heather thought Josie might continue, the latter didnât make any further moves. Josie settled into her seat, dealing with official matters on her computer alongside Angel. The two groups didnât interact again until the plane was ready to take off.
Heather sat beside Claudia, observing her mother closely. âMother, itâs not that I donât care about youâ¦
Itâs just that the past is also painful for me, and Iâd rather not dwell on it.â
Claudia was once connected with Josie, and Heather was worried that Josieâs words might affect the older woman.
Upon hearing this, Claudia simply patted Heatherâs hand and sighed. âYouâre overthinking it, Leanne.
Youâre my daughter, and you donât need to worry about such things. Iâm more concerned about you than anything else. When I think of the hardships and challenges youâve faced, it breaks my heart.â
Heather relaxed slightly at Claudiaâs words, a subtle hint of relief in her eyes.
The airplane soon landed in Wavery.
Josie instructed Angel to deliver the documents to the Russell Group, while she took a taxi to another location.
During the ride, she powered on her phone, and the first thing that caught her eye was todayâs news.
A vivid picture of her and Morgan, appearing intimately close at the airport, filled her screen.
In the photo, Morgan was adjusting her hair while she adjusted his tie, unmistakably portraying them as a couple deeply connected.
The press reported that Josie had left Dexter and was immediately whisked away by a mysterious tycoon, which seemed like a deliberate provocation.
A provocation, huh? Josie smiled. Well, I suppose so.
The vehicle pulled up at Heaven on Earth. Before entering, Josie attempted to call Laura but was promptly hung up on. Puzzled, she received a message from Laura instead: Iâm busy. If thereâs something, just say it straight.
Josie sensed an odd tone but initially thought she might be overthinking it. She began typing a response to ask for a favor when she suddenly heard someone call her name.
âJosie.â
Startled, her finger slipped, accidentally sending the incomplete message. She looked up and was surprised to see Mallory stepping out of another car, about to enter Heaven on Earth.
The woman took off her sunglasses and studied Josie intently.
âMallory?â Josie walked over. âWhat a coincidence.â
Mallory glanced around and commented, âArenât you afraid of being photographed here, now that youâre a famous celebrity?â
âYouâre here with me and you always find a way to protect me.â Josie replied confidently Their connection was unusual. They didnât have much in common, yet Josie instinctively trusted Mallory. It was as if she didnât need to question it; her trust in Mallory was unwavering.
Mallory smiled and led Josie inside. They took the elevator to the top floor and entered a private room with the utmost privacy.
âNow, tell me, why did you want to meet all of a sudden?â Mallory inquired.
Josie stood on the balcony, gazing at the surrounding view. âI know,â she began, âthereâs nothing in all of Wavery that Calvin doesnât know about. So, the fact that youâve managed to stay by his side for so long must mean you possess extraordinary abilities.â
Mallory flipped her long hair back casually. âSpare me the flattery and get to the point.â
With a knowing smile, Josie pulled out her phone and showed Mallory a video. âYouâve seen this person. before. Take a close look. Do you think sheâs had any plastic surgery on her face?â
Mallory seemed surprised at first sight. âSheâs the missing daughter of the Olsen family?â
The video had been recorded covertly, but it was of such high quality that one could see every detail on Heatherâs face.
Mallory surveyed the surroundings cautiously. âOur country doesnât have such advanced plastic surgery technology, soâ¦â
Josieâs anticipation lifted as she waited for Mallory to continue.