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?

at him, he always wears a stern expression. And his tactics can be quite ruthless. My sister's delicate as a daisy - how's she going

silence. There's

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 the

being an artist. Do 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. As her brother, can't you make a bit of an effort?"

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

her position in the Harrison family after all the years

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summer's heat was tempered by a nocturnal breeze

broke the silence first, "What did you want to talk

soft but clear, "My grandfather's been feeling under the weather. He'd like you to drop by tomorrow, check

a simple request hardly