Chapter 1029


    Before leaving, Josie went to the studio to hand over her duties. It had been a while since herst visit.


    Alice had been managing most of the work there and had even hired new staff members.


    The unfamiliar faces of the new staff members showed confusion as they asked, “Who are you looking


    for?”


    Josie smiled and looked around. Just then, she spotted Alice, who eximed in surprise, “Josie! What


    brings you here?”


    “I came to see everyone since I had nothing to do.”


    Alice quickly grabbed her hand and introduced her to everyone. “This is Ms. Warren, one of the


    partners of the studio and your real boss.”


    Several people greeted Josie at once.


    Feeling a bit embarrassed, Josie said, “Don’t call me that. I won’t be for long.”


    Alice’s expression changed.


    They went inside the office, and Josie continued, “I’ve heard about everything, but it’s not enough for


    me to leave. The sess of the studio is thanks to your constant supervision.”


    Upon hearing Josie’s reason for showing up, Alice eagerly tried to persuade her to stay. Their


    friendship, which had started when they first began working together, had endured until now. It was not


    easily achieved.


    Josie shook her head. “On the surface, this studio may seem like an investment by Laura and me, but


    in reality, you’ve contributed more than both of us. This is your hard work. After I leave, all the funds


    and resources under my name will be transferred to you. I hope you can continue to carry on.”


    Alice was taken aback by Josie’s sincere words. She didn’t understand. “I don’t need any of this.”


    “I know, but you deserve it.”


    After a moment, Alice said slowly, “Since everything has be clear and things are starting to get


    better, why do you have to leave? Hasn’t the Olsen family epted you?”


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    The topic was sensitive, and Alice hesitated to ask. She carefully observed Josie’s expression.


    Haven’t they epted me? Not exactly. Josie’s smile held a hint of bitterness. She still vividly


    remembered the guilt and regret in Mark’s eyes when he took a knife for her.


    Perhaps she didn’t know how to face it either.


    Unable to find an answer, Alice didn’t press further. “Have you spoken to Laura?” she asked. “She has


    been financially supporting the studio all this time.”


    Josie was reminded of that afternoon when Laura drove to Mason Garden to discuss the idea of


    opening a studio with her. Laura had said that dreams were essential for everyone.


    Back then, it all seemed so pure.


    “I’ll talk to her,” Josie said, taking a deep breath. “Has she been to the studio recently?”


    “No. It’s been a while since Ist saw her.”


    By the time the paperwork waspleted, it was already dusk. The winter dusk, with the cold wind


    howling and the setting sun hanging on the horizon, offered no warmth.


    Angel rushed out and stopped the elevator. “Ms. Jo!”


    Josie quickly opened the elevator. “What’s wrong?”


    “I… I heard you were leaving, so I came to see you off.”


    Josie remained silent.


    As the elevator descended from the twenty-eighth floor, Angel cautiously said, “Ms. Jo, I’ve already


    broken up with Ryan. I feel very sorry, whether it’s towards Jade or towards you.”


    Confused, Josie turned her head. “Why are you apologizing to me?”


    After much hesitation, Angel finally said, “At that time, I was captivated by Ryan’s charm and fell in love


    with him uncontrobly. During that period, he asked me a lot about the internal affairs of our studio,


    including the seaside hotel project. It was because of this information leak that Morgan was able to take


    advantage of the situation.”


    As she said that, Josie had a sudden realization.


    So Morgan had been targeting those close to her, which exined why he was always so considerate.