Lena gritted her teeth and sent Josefina a whopping 500k in a digital transfer. Not too much to make the elders frown, but not stingy either.

Hattie sat right there. That half a million was a real punch to Lena's gut.

When Josefina got the money, she raised an eyebrow, all smug and vibrant, making Lena bristling with irritation.

Just then, the butler came in, all respectful, and said, "Ma'am, Mr. Brandon has arrived with Mr. Baldwin."

After Oliver's parents handed over the company reins, the couple took off to gallivant around the globe. Everyone in high society knew that. So the Mr. Baldwin the butler was referring to had to be the one and only.

Hearing about Oliver's visit, Lena jumped up, all excited. "Did Oliver know I'm back and came to see me especially?" Lena's face bloomed like a flower, shy and hopeful.

the butler, "Let them

bags from high-end brands, one even shouldering a burlap sack. Joining them was Garrett, just back from work. Hattie stood up to greet them, and they all exchanged pleasantries, settling on

glued to Oliver. "Oliver, long time

at Lena but didn't

to form, Oliver still wasn't giving her the time

reason Oliver and I dropped by was to thank you for

"Fortune favors the good, and you're bound to live a long

laughed heartily. His eyes were full of warmth as he looked at

Josefina to the

turned even paler. She was restless

why hadn't this old man ever gazed at her with such affection, and why

collapsed at the roadside, and it was Josie who saved my life. Even

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