Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina rolled her eyes. "Cut it out, guys."

With a playful kick, Josefina nudged him. "What are you even saying?"

Percy elbowed him lightly. "Did your tongue slip or something? Are you dreaming of having daughters? With your luck, you're destined for a house full of boys."

Luke scowled, and his mood soured. "I like girls, and I don't want sons. Percy, quit jinxing me!"

"

Josefina saw the banter escalating and swiftly played the peacemaker. "Enough already, Luke. How's that investigation I asked you about coming along?" she inquired. Luke shook his head. "I checked the stables and came up with zilch. No clues."

Percy raised an eyebrow. "How's that possible? Josie sent you that tip-off at the crack of dawn."

pretty thorough. The horses were all fine. No sign of any shady characters either. It's got

was taken aback. Lena not being the biological daughter of the Harrison family was a secret, unless - could

"On it. I'll get right on that." With that, Luke exited

her lab coat, Josefina accepted a glass of water from Percy. "Thanks," she said, gulping it down. Percy hesitated, then spoke up, "Josie, you're

"How about I take you

slung her bag over her shoulder, smiling gently. "I've already made plans with Oliver. He did me a favor. It's my treat tonight. Have to take a rain check.

"Deal."

they reached the restaurant. Stepping out of the car, she thanked him with a smile, "Really, Percy, I appreciate it." "No problem at

toward the restaurant entrance. Percy watched her go, noticing that before she could enter, Oliver arrived, taking her hand in

throwing a challenging

their usual spot at the restaurant on the top

CEO be swamped?"

am busy," Oliver