Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Their eyes locked, a silent understanding passing between them. With Oliver in the picture, Rowan was sidelined. The company needed Oliver far more.

The two families sat down for dinner around a spacious table that still had empty seats. Course after course was served in a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine.

Grandpa Brandon spoke up, "Josie, I heard from your granddad that you're quite fond of swings. Well, Oliver here went and built a few in his garden back home. Even got the dressing room spruced up. You should drop by his place sometime when you're free."

Hattie and Garrett were stunned. Could he be any more blunt?

Grandpa Brandon continued, "Garrett, Hattie, don't be too taken aback. I dote on Josie as if she were my own granddaughter. If I spoil her with a few gifts, it's all normal. After all, who wouldn't find Josie utterly charming?"

Oliver chimed in, "Josie is indeed very likeable."

see that Oliver's agreement to celebrate Rowan's birthday had his own motives behind it. Every move he made was calculated. Did he like her with an ulterior

hands and replaced her plate with one where he had already neatly cut the meat. "Here, eat

took the untouched steak in front of Josefina, cutting it with

she could trap a fly between her brows.

set them off and enjoy the show in light of the festivities," he said. Immediately, Bennett and

Boom!

exploding into the sky in a shower of brilliant colors.

sky, spelling out "Josie" in fiery letters, leaving the onlookers

to admit, Oliver had outdone himself. They couldn't dismiss such a son-in-law.

both thinking Oliver might be a good match, but ultimately,

left Lena with a bitter taste of jealousy and rising anger. Even as others snapped photos with their phones, Lena refrained. She muttered under her breath, "I don't

go unnoticed, but when she looked

stated, "Whose birthday it is doesn't