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?

And his tactics can be quite ruthless. My sister's delicate as a daisy -

room fell into an awkward silence. There's speaking your mind,

making it sound like she's head over heels.

that dream of 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

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

could Lena willingly give up her position in the Harrison family after all the years she spent

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tempered by a nocturnal breeze

silence first, "What did

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

was puzzled; such a simple request hardly necessitated Oliver's