Brandon's reply sent a shiver down Billy's spine. He shot a glance at Lauren and Ruby. What kind of time was this to be gossiping about others? Keep it to yourself, and talk at home!

With a smile plastered on his face, Billy explained, "We bumped into an old maid from back home. She was always slacking and nibbling at our pantry, even had sticky fingers. Never thought we'd run into her here, caught us all off guard."

Brandon furrowed his brow. Josie had just arrived, and these three had already encountered a maid? Wasn't that a bit too coincidental?

Brandon didn't dwell on it; after all, Josie wasn't that sort of person.

Just then, Bennett entered with news, "Sir, Ms. Josefina has arrived."

Over the phone, Brandon said, "That marriage arrangement with your father was called off years ago. I'll have someone reach out to you with some compensation."

After hanging up, Billy stood there, dumbstruck.

Lauren frowned, asking discontentedly, "Billy, what's going on? Did Brandon just reject our visit?"

her hands nervously, "Dad, what's happening? Doesn't Brandon want to see

taking a moment to collect himself. He had

had gone to

to the others, and Lauren's anger ignited instantly. "So that's it! I knew that little snake Josefina couldn't just leave quietly. She must have

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calm her, "Ruby, don't worry just yet. I'll expose Josefina's true colors to the Baldwins and show them what

say now is futile. He mentioned a settlement

going to ignore my

chided Billy, "Don't let money blind

has taken Ruby's place, we'll have

discontent, muttered, "I have to be nice to

For dad, for our family.

touched Lauren

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