Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Holly slumped into her chair, her grip on her smartphone tight as her eyes glued themselves to the screen. With a swift movement, Holly's thumbs danced over the keyboard as she fired off a reply without a moment's hesitation.

[Collaborate, my foot! You've got zero skills and have the nerve to drag me into this mess? You almost got me into trouble. Were you born without a brain? Don't even know your own worth? Stay the heck away from me!]

Message sent, she promptly blocked the number, her resolve firm. Holly turned her attention to her laptop, determined to bury herself in her work.

Shay lounged at home, scrolling through the latest news on her phone. She received a message that said, Oliver's crush, that Josefina, was actually the big designer Anya.

She couldn't wait to spill the beans to Sydney. Upon hearing the news, Sydney couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter. "I've said it before, Oliver's always had an angle. His interest in Josefina? It's all about her status. At the end of the day, he's not in it for love."

Sydney sat, her impeccable makeup unable to mask the weariness in her eyes.

because of Oliver's orders. Times have changed. If he wants the old

could he intervene in

father time and again, he just won't listen to me. But it's not all on him. Oliver is to blame. The way he talks to your dad, it's like they're enemies. Rowan and his ex-wife lost their spark ages ago. It was that woman always bothering Rowan. If that old hag had let go sooner, Oliver wouldn't have ended up so bitter from the whole ordeal." Shay frowned, wordless, as Sydney rambled on about the past. Unable to bear it anymore, Shay

that Shay had arrived, Josefina was

crisp white dress, her hair wound up in a neat bun. With an outstretched hand, Shay greeted with a friendly smile,

hand briefly, her grasp firm but quick. Even through that fleeting touch, Shay could feel the calluses on Josefina's palm, a clear sign of someone who trained regularly in martial arts. Shay lifted her gaze, absorbing Josefina's striking beauty. Josefina's skin was radiant, her eyes sparkling pools of depth. In her

you to seek me out, Miss Shay?"

like you to talk some sense into Oliver. He's confined our parents, and it's torn our family apart.

relaxed defiance. Her lips, lush and red, curled into a puzzled smile. "What do you mean? You want me to go to Oliver and

strong word. "It's

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