Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Oliver's gaze steadfastly avoided Lena, fixating instead on Josefina. "Josie, I need a word with you. How about we step outside to talk? Okay with you?" He sought Josefina's consent with such genuine gazes that it seemed impossible to say no.

Noticing her family members nearby, Josefina nodded in agreement. Clearly, if Oliver wanted to talk outside, it was a matter that wasn't for the family's ears.

Josefina followed Oliver out, leaving Calix gaping in disbelief. As Calix was about to step forward, Grandpa Robert's hand clamped down on his arm. "Cal, what are you planning?"

Calix blurted out, "Gramps, can't you see? Oliver's eyeing my sister."

Grandpa Robert replied with a knowing tone, "You think I'm blind?"

Calix was confounded. So, did Grandpa actually approve of Josie getting involved with Oliver?

he always wears a stern expression. And his tactics can be quite ruthless. My sister's delicate as a

silence. There's speaking your mind, and then

with Oliver. You're making it sound like she's head over heels. I'm telling you, if you don't buckle down and get serious, you'll be back here running

you think you're the next Gideon with his astounding talent?" Grandpa Robert added his bit, "Cal, look at Josie. She just took over the company and already she's turned the tables.

towards Josefina growing by the minute. Ever since Josefina's return, her ability to outshine everyone made Lena fear for her own place in the Harrison

all the years she spent curating her persona? She was determined to have the Harrisons

surrounded by well-manicured lawns and beds of flowers and shrubs, their delicate fragrances filling

a nocturnal breeze that brought a touch of

the silence first, "What did you want

clear, "My grandfather's been feeling under the weather. He'd like you to

simple request hardly necessitated