Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina hit redial on her phone, and Luke's anxious voice crackled through the speaker. "Boss, big client alert!"

Josefina raised an eyebrow. "Which client?"

"The one who dropped a fortune on your self-portrait last time. Well, he's back for more."

Josefina let out a sigh. A self-portrait, again?

"Luke, tell this guy I'm swamped. I have no time for brushwork."

"Are you turning down cash? Since when were you not in it for the green?"

Luke caught on quick. Josefina was notorious for her money-making hustle. If she was passing up this payday, something was up. He whispered, "What's the deal? Is the art collector your nemesis or something?"

"You're overthinking it."

you've been the cash queen. No job is too big, and no fee is too small. What's the story this time? There's gotta be more to

of juice, and replied with slight irritation, "Luke, with that imagination, why

not

Busted. He guessed

the world's richest man's got the hots for you. Can't say he doesn't have taste. You're top-notch, and him landing you

her eyes. "You're too chatty. I've got stuff to do. Later." She ended the

in bed, rest eluding her. Her phone rang,

with the fumbles, Lena? Ever since Josefina got back, you've been

oppressive voice on the other end sent shivers down Lena's spine. Her teeth chattered uncontrollably, betraying her unrest. "It's like Josefina's onto every plan. My horse went berserk, which was probably her doing. She touched it, and next

"Really? What is

"Ever since her return, nothing's gone right. And today, I noticed Emily, Garrett,

his schemes to unravel so suddenly. "Stay your hand for now.

act recklessly, fearing she'd botch his plans and

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