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?"

nervously, "Dad, what's happening?

taking a moment to collect himself. He had

had gone

that little snake Josefina couldn't just leave quietly. She must have found out about

the title of Lady Baldwin." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

expose Josefina's true colors to the Baldwins and show them what she's really

frowning, said, "Brandon has already acknowledged Josefina. Whatever we say

"Dad, are you just going to ignore my

chided Billy, "Don't let money blind

Ruby's place, we'll have

discontent, muttered, "I have to be nice to

"Mom, just bear with it. For dad, for our family. As long as you and dad are happy, I can

touched Lauren

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