Serena wasn't a fool.
This was a society with laws, and kidnapping Ivy was the worst possible option.
She wasn't about to make the same brainless mistakes as the Hart family.
While Grace's personality was soft, Damien was known for being ruthless. Serena didn't dare take that risk.
So, she had to find another way.
Winter in Jarrow City was cold, and the wind was harsh, feeling like a knife against her face.
Ivy, wrapped in a thick scarf, walked into a real estate agency.
Ever since her parents divorced, she had felt like an orphan.
Though she acted carefree and boisterous, deep down, she was extremely insecure.
"Miss Dawson?"
A young man in a suit greeted her enthusiastically.
"I'm Lucas. We met last time. You mentioned you were looking for a small, move-in ready apartment close to your company?"
Ivy nodded. "Yes, and I need a place with good security."
Lucas immediately broke into a wide grin. "Well, you're in luck. We happen to have a few properties that are priced just right."
Ivy followed Lucas around for the entire morning, her legs aching, before finally stopping at a high-end residential complex.
After viewing the apartment, however, Ivy hesitated.
The place was nice, but the down payment was a bit over her budget.
"Miss Dawson, take your time to think it over, there's no rush," Lucas said considerately. "It's freezing out. Why don't we go sit down at that new themed cafe up ahead? I hear the owner is incredibly handsome. He specializes in anime latte art and just launched a new Gojo Satoru design."
At the mention of Gojo Satoru, Ivy was intrigued.
"Let's go!"
The two walked for about five minutes and arrived at an anime-themed cafe on the corner called "Dimensional Space."

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