Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 63

Josefina was the epitome of calm, a coy smile playing on her lips as she teased, "If you're so keen on seeing him, why don't you go find him yourself?"

Lena's forced smile instantly crumbled, "Josie, I'm just looking out for you. Why are you coming at me with claws out?" Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

"All I'm saying is the truth. I've got nothing going on with Oliver. Why should I return with him? It's not like he's one of the family."

Josefina's words were unapologetically blunt, silencing Lena completely. With a silent chuckle, Josefina parked the car, took the elevator straight from the garage to the living room.

Thank heavens for the elevator in the Harrison's sprawling mansion. It saved quite a bit of hassle.

As Josefina stepped into the living room, Regina appeared, bearing a plate of artistically arranged fruit, her face beaming with a smile. But upon seeing Josefina, that smile retracted slightly.

Regina had been expecting Lena, not Josefina. Her face soured, as if she'd swallowed a fly.

"What's the matter? Not thrilled to see me?" Josefina eyed her with a hint of challenge.

Regina had never seen anyone call out an awkward moment so bluntly. Country bumpkins just don't know the first thing about etiquette—not like Lena.

Still, well aware of her place, Regina responded with a put-on humility, "Miss, you're mistaken. Why wouldn't I be happy? We're all delighted you're back."

Josefina eyed the fruit platter, "Is that for me?"

"Yes, I prepared it especially for you."

With a broad smile, Josefina accepted it, "Well, since you went to the trouble, I'll be sure to enjoy it." She set the fruit platter on the table and began to eat.

Regina was internally screaming. That was her masterpiece, a fruit platter an hour in the making, meant for Lena.

And just as Lena walked in, she witnessed the scene, feeling like she might just faint.

Regina moved towards Lena with a smile, "Miss Lena, welcome back."

Lena didn't even spare Regina a glance, swiftly turning to take the elevator up, not even coming down for dinner.

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Josefina surveyed the table laden with delicacies, eating to her heart's content.

"Josie, how did your inspection go today? I heard from the manager there was a bit of a situation, and Oliver was there too?" her father inquired.

Josefina nodded, knowing full well the news had likely already spread. "Oh, it's nothing I can't handle," she reassured them and recounted the day's events.

Garrett and Hattie were fuming.

"That Xavier dared to mess with my little girl," Garrett seethed, "I'm gonna give his father a piece of my mind." He grabbed his phone and stepped aside to make the call, careful not to tarnish his image in the eyes of his darling daughter.

Hattie looked at Josefina with maternal concern, "Honey, you've got to tell me these things as they happen. And those bodyguards, what were they doing? Why didn't they protect you?"

Hattie was irritated. Had she spent a fortune on bodyguards just for them to stand by idly?

Josefina quickly interceded on their behalf, "I didn't want to alarm the customers, so I asked them to wait outside. I never expected to run into Xavier and Ruby. But don't worry, I can take care of myself and won't let anyone hurt me."

Hattie held Josefina's hand tightly, her voice laden with emotion, "My girl, remember, nothing is more important than you. We can let the money go, but you must always stay safe."