Wavery’s city center. She stood in front of the window on the twentieth floor of Waterfront Heights, staring at the city lights and the reflection of her exhausted face. Josie was lost in her thoughts, remembering the last time she was here when she had met Morgan.
The door suddenly opened, and she heard the thud of heels. “Josie! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. I thought you were dead! Where have you been?”
Suddenly, the limited-edition Louis Vuitton bag slammed softly against her back. Josie turned around and saw Laura standing with her arms crossed. “Tell me what happened! I was worried sick!” Laura blurted out coldly.
Josie let out a chuckle when she met Laura’s eyes. It had only been a few days, but she felt like it had been an eternity since she had seen someone so energetic.
“You look like you’ve changed a lot in the past few days. You look much more confident than before, Josie observed.
Laura sighed in relief when Josie finally spoke. She sat on the sofa and said, “Mark distributed his shares today. It’s been a hectic day.”
Josie’s eyes widened in shock.
Laura knew exactly what was on Josie’s mind. “Zach got twenty percent, Summer got fifteen percent, and Heather got ten percent.”
Josie was even more dumbfounded by the revelation. There have been so many things going on since I left.
“A police officer named Scott came to the Olsen residence and investigated everyone. Mark was furious. Were you the one behind this?” Josie chuckled. “It seems like the police officer is doing his job right. I’ll have to appreciate his hard work.”
The corner of Laura’s lips lifted into a knowing smile.
“So, why did you come to find me after returning to Wavery?” “I’ve missed you,” Josie said, twirling her hair. “But you look like you’ve been doing quite well, seeing how full of vigor you are.”
Laura froze. Her lips curled up as she said, “Zach doesn’t hit me anymore.”
“Why?”
“I helped him with a project, and he got Mark’s favor. Now that he knows I’m beneficial to him, so he doesn’t hit me anymore.”
So that’s why Zach got twenty percent of Mark’s shares. The tables have turned.
Josie was relieved and happy for Laura. But she was soon reminded of another concern. “You’re up against Summer now. Do you think she’ll let you off the hook?”
“She’s always bothering me and giving me a lot of trouble. Laura paused, a mischievous grin lifting the features on her face. “But I give her a piece of my mind as well.”
Josie smiled and asked, “What about Heather?”
Laura’s eyes glinted with mischief when she heard Josie’s question. “She’s willing to be the Russell Group’s assistant and live a much better life than all of us.”
Josie knew that her husband had been treating. Heather very well. Josie forced a smile. “I might have to stay here for the next few days.”
“Do you even need to ask? Laura suddenly lowered her voice. “I mean it. You have to be careful of Heather. Dexter treats her differently. They care for each other deeply.”
She didn’t elaborate on what kind of relationship they shared. Josie looked unfazed by Laura’s statement, but a bitter sense of pain coiled around her heart.
“I’m serious, Josie. You have to rely on Dexter now. You can use him whenever you need to.”
Josie felt uncomfortable with the idea of basing her relationship with Dexter on benefits. Josie was feeling drowsy. She closed her eyes and said, ‘You can look forward to how I’ll give in to him.”
