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 me stumped. If Lena's behind this, her accomplice must

Lena not being the biological daughter of the Harrison family was a secret, unless - could Lena have known all along? "Dig up everything on Lena, from birth to now," she instructed

right on that." With that, Luke

afternoon. Shedding 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 going to Luke's for dinner tomorrow, right? Need me to pick you up?" "No need,

about I take you out for dinner

Oliver. He did me a favor. It's my treat tonight. Have to take a rain check. You know what? I'll take you out next time, Percy." Percy grinned, "Sure thing, Josie. At least let me give you a lift to the

"Deal."

chatted with Percy with the same ease as always until they reached the restaurant. Stepping out of the car, she thanked him with a smile, "Really, Percy, I appreciate it." "No

restaurant entrance. Percy watched her go,

his gaze possessive, throwing a challenging look at

headed to their usual spot at the restaurant on the top floor, under a

shouldn't the CEO be swamped?" she teased. "Why aren't you

busy," Oliver