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.

and even the standard

had a lifetime membership, didn't

heard the food was divine, and since she had never been, it was the perfect opportunity to check it out. As they reached Gourmet Galaxy's grand entrance, Oliver's

the caller ID, then said to

"I'll

Oliver answered the call, accidentally activating the

had already distanced himself, as if fearing

beneath the streetlight, the interplay of light and shadow accentuating his handsome

complete with Lauren's most treasured jewelry. Their

arm, said with a small voice, "Mom, maybe Josefina knew we'd be here,

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

belong is not for you to say. Do

anger. "How dare you talk back to me! After what you did last time, getting us in trouble with Samuel, you think it's over just like that?" Josefina was alone, which gave Lauren the perfect chance to take her down a peg,