Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 112

Brandon was left speechless as he hadn’t expected Garrett to be so ruthlessly competitive.

“Garrett, dude, that’s just low! Have you got no honor?” Brandon nearly lost his cool and was about to let loose a string of expletives!

Grandpa Robert chuckled smugly, causing Brandon to puff up in anger. His eyes were bulging with fury.

Lena sat nearby, overhearing the exchange between the two older men. She suddenly felt full from frustration alone, having lost her appetite entirely.

The dining table was large. Josefina sat next to Oliver, while Brandon and Grandpa Robert sat opposite them, so Josefina and Oliver were unable to catch their words.

“Oliver, aren’t you hungry?” Josefina inquired. This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

Oliver’s need for sustenance had diminished since he took over the Baldwin family’s enterprise. He often worked through the day with just one meal.

Josefina always enjoyed her meals, and it was only when she dined with him that Oliver found himself eating a bit more.

Oliver remembered this, and his lips curved into a knowing smile. “Not really.”

Josefina served Oliver a piece of pork, insisting, “Eat up.” Obediently, Oliver took a bite.

She poured him soup, and he sipped it.

She offered him vegetables, and he ate them.

When Josefina handed him a crab, Oliver methodically cracked it open, extracted the tender meat, and placed it on Josefina’s plate. After peeling four crabs, he laid the succulent meat and rich roe neatly before Josefina.

“Dig in,” he said. His voice was gentle and alluring. Josefina, caught in his intense gaze, couldn’t help but laugh lightly. “Why aren’t you having any?”

“I thought you’d enjoy it,” Oliver replied, unwilling to have Josefina deal with the messy task of cracking crabs.

Calix, eager to contribute, placed more crab meat on Josefina’s plate. “Josie, I peeled some for you, too. Try mine.”

Oliver’s sudden helpfulness seemed suspect – surely, he must be after something, perhaps even trying to charm his way into his sister’s good graces!

Calix then peeled a few shrimps for Lena. “Lena, I know you love shrimp. Here you go.”

Lena was silent. Now she suddenly craved crab as well. Despite her fondness for shrimp, her appetite had vanished amidst the tension.

She, too, longed for crab, yet no one offered to peel it for her.

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After the meal, the group dispersed.

Josefina asked them to head back first while she had Jett and Tori call a moving truck to transport the gifts.

Hattie wanted to stay with Josefina but was persuaded to leave. “Just go ahead. I’ll be right there,” Josefina reassured her. Reluctantly, Hattie nodded and departed by car.

Oliver stayed by Josefina’s side. Calix didn’t want to leave, but Brandon nudged him into the vehicle. Having done his part, Brandon cheerfully drove home, leaving Oliver to seize the opportunity, much to the old man’s delight.

Josefina and Oliver stood at the entrance of Gourmet Galaxy just as the moving truck arrived.

Lauren and Ruby emerged from within at that moment. Spotting Josefina, particularly her elegant gown, Lauren’s eyes reddened with envy.

“Josefina!” she called out, striding toward her with a fiery glare.

Josefina turned, ready to defend herself, but Oliver was quicker. He delivered a sharp kick to Lauren’s knee, and his expression was fierce. He thought, “Want to touch Josefina? You must be out of your mind!”

Lauren winced in pain and collapsed to the ground.

Oliver pulled Josefina behind him, shielding her petite frame with his own towering presence. His gaze was sharp. His lips pressed into a thin line. His aura was commanding and filled with righteous anger as he glared at Lauren.

Today, he stood his ground, challenging anyone to hurt Josefina on his watch.