Oliver's hands were like a furnace as they circled Josefina's waist, and the words that spilled from his mouth sent a shiver down her spine.

Josefina swiftly pushed him away, her gaze wary as she looked at him. "Oliver, aren't you scared of getting caught?"

He pulled her back into his embrace. "If we get caught, you'll have to make an honest man out of me."

Josefina was torn between laughter and frustration. She had never expected Oliver to be so brazen. Initially, she thought he was cold, aloof, and difficult to get along with. It turned out he just had no shame. "Oliver, you should go back. I have to work tomorrow."

"I'll drive you to work."

"No need, I can take my car. It's late. If your granddad looks for you and you're not home, what then?"

her, refusing to let go, his head buried in the crook of her neck as he murmured, "He won't come looking at this hour.

end. She was sure that Oliver should

wouldn't listen. If he didn't

that Oliver hadn't returned. He looked at

twinkled with mischief. "Sir, you know the answer to that. If Mr.

to ear as he paced excitedly

thought he didn't have an eye for the ladies. It turns out he just hadn't met one that could make his heart skip a beat. Now, I can look forward to holding my grandkids! Bennett chuckled, "Sir, you worry too much. With Mr. Oliver's competence,

life. If I'd left it to

view on Rowan was one of resignation. He had

wife, instead finding a

ago, I wouldn't be pressuring Oliver to marry quickly and secure

Ms. Josefina. He'll surely stay and be

I never had to worry about Oliver before, and I don't want to start now. I'm old, and I can only rest easy if the Baldwin family's fortune is in his

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