Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Inside the inconspicuous cardboard box lay several sets of jewelry that would put Tiffany's window displays to shame. Even if the pieces were costume jewelry, the gems were ostentatiously large. The

diamonds, in particular, twinkled with an extra brilliance in the moonlight.

Lena was skeptical, so she opened another box nearby, which revealed an assortment of esteemed herbal remedies. She took a deep breath, and her disbelief persisted as she went to open yet another box. "What are you doing?"

Josefina's voice rang out from behind, causing Lena to jump. Turning around, Lena forced a grin. "I was just checking to ensure nothing was damaged during transport."

Regina stood on the sidelines, dumbstruck by the contents of the boxes, at a loss for words about how to broach the subject.

Josefina sauntered over, now dressed casually in a tee and capris. Her legs were so long, so smooth, so slender that one couldn't help but be captivated. Lena cursed inwardly, "Slut!"

With a calm demeanor and an unflappable presence, Josefina stated, "I appreciate the concern, but I can manage my own belongings."

Lena's expression faltered, failing to mask her surprise. "Josie, what do you mean by that?" Lena asked, genuinely puzzled.

she implying Lena shouldn't meddle with the boxes, or was it about not getting

"The literal meaning."

Lena's spine. She approached the bodyguard and instructed,

Josefina said, "Ryan, could you prepare the inventory

list of these gifts and send it to

"Ryan, you're adept with digital documents as

keep up with the

encouraged him,

website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest

smile, Josefina left

by Regina, Ryan remarked, "Regina, with the kitchen in full swing, what are you doing wandering around here?

with embarrassment

displeasure, Ryan inquired with curiosity, "Ms. Lena, do you have gifts that need moving