Chapter 678 Nightmare
Arnold pressed Josie into the front passenger seat and put on the seatbelt for her.
She ceased struggling and appeared to have given up.
Arnold drove the car along the empty street and did not speak to her. He did not stop until the car arrived near Mason Garden.
Still, he did not unlock the door but said, “Believe me when I say that the headlines for the next few days will not be about the construction issue but about the Olsen family finding their beloved long-lost daughter.”
Josie believed him. Still, she did not respond but stared ahead blankly.
She did not doubt that Arnold could suppress the news about the construction failure. Furthermore, information about Liana’s return to the Olsen family would shock the nation.
After all, everyone knew the Olsen family had been searching for her for more than ten years. Now that they finally found her, the media was eager to cover the news extensively.
Arnold turned to Josie. “I will ask someone to bring your car here tomorrow.”
Then, he unlocked the car door.
Josie did not respond. She unfastened the seatbelt and entered Mason Garden.
It was late, so no one was in the villa except a dozing-off servant. She was astonished to see Josie dejectedly entering the villa and blinked a few times to ensure it was not a dream. Then, she said, “Mrs. Russell… Why are you back at this hour? I thought you were staying the night in Russell Mansion.”
Josie was exhausted and did not feel like explaining. The servant knew not to press further and kept quiet as she watched Josie walk away.
Too many things had happened tonight, and each matter stretched the limit of her endurance. Having to experience them all at once left her physically and mentally exhausted.
All she wanted was a good night’s sleep. However, she lay on the cold bed wide awake, unable to sleep a wink.
If not for the occasional sound of fireworks outside, she would have forgotten that it was New Year.
She gathered the courage to check her phone, but there were no notifications. Dexter did not
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