Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The boat nudged against the dock, and Oliver leaped onto the solid ground. Josefina emerged from inside, and Oliver, out of politeness, extended a hand cloaked in his trench coat.

Without a word, Josefina hopped down gracefully and stood firmly beside Oliver, her movements sharp and assured.

Oliver withdrew his hand, saying nothing, and started walking forward. Josefina followed at an easy pace. They reached the cleared plot of land together, and without any fuss, Josefina opened her case, took out her tools, and began to sample and test the soil.

Asher whispered to Oliver, "Sir, I don't recall ever hearing about Hayden's daughter being skilled in this stuff."

Harry chimed in, "About Hayden's daughter, some say she's a knockout, and others say she's just plain Jane. With such conflicting descriptions of her looks, I'm betting Hayden's got more than one daughter."

Asher raised an eyebrow, "That's quite the theory."

Oliver's eyes narrowed, his voice deep, "She might be wearing a prosthetic mask."

revelation, both Harry and Asher were gobsmacked.

Hayden's past dealings, it's no wonder he's got enemies. His

pleased with himself. This wasn't just brown-nosing. Mr. Oliver's guess seemed

to confirm his hunch but couldn't just confront her about it. He approached Josefina and crouched beside her.

thank you." Josefina

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"It's suitable. This land is good for cultivation.

was elated. Could she also cultivate precious herbs in

smile that played on the lips of the woman he

It seemed more like the thrill

expression. When Josefina looked up and met Oliver's scrutinizing gaze, she was startled and her smile

Her face had changed expressions in a split