Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina locked eyes with Oliver, her expression unchanging as she delivered her line with a cool nonchalance, "Maybe my folks just offered too much."

Oliver replied smoothly, "I offered a billion."

Josefina secretly rolled her eyes. Would Jett and Tori agree to become bodyguards for someone for the sake of a billion dollars? No one would receive such treatment except for her.

With a playful smile, Josefina teased, "Maybe my family is willing to pay even more. Or perhaps guarding me is just less of a hassle than protecting you. After all, you're a busy CEO with a million things on your plate. Too many dangers."

Oliver's lips curled into an enigmatic smile that sent shivers down Josefina's spine. It was as if he was privy to some secret, possibly one about her. Shifting her gaze away, Josefina changed the subject, "So, Oliver, where are we heading for dinner?"

"Gourmet Galaxy," he answered, his voice carrying the kind of allure that could tempt a saint.

there wasn't always a piece of cake. They charged an annual membership fee, and even the standard one would set you back

had

She missed out on the chance to dine there. She heard the food was divine,

the caller ID, then said to

"I'll head

call, accidentally activating the speaker. A girly, cutesy voice chimed

to look back, but Oliver had already distanced himself, as if fearing someone might eavesdrop

stood beneath the streetlight, the interplay of light and shadow accentuating his handsome face. His delicate features

They were decked out in outrageously expensive outfits, complete with Lauren's most treasured jewelry. Their eyes met, and Lauren's gaze was lethal. "What are

Lauren's arm, said with a small voice, "Mom, maybe Josefina

scoffed dismissively, "This is a place she belongs? Does she even

belong is not for you to say. Do you own

trouble with Samuel, you think it's over just like that?" Josefina was alone, which gave Lauren