Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 155

“Are you not just Josefina? A woman who climbed the ladder with her looks?”

Josefina let out a soft chuckle. “I topped the science final exam this year, and I’m the long-lost legitimate daughter of the Harrison family. Ava, I’m sitting in this seat because my parents handed me the company, and I’m running my own business!” Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“What!” Ava was gobsmacked. This was nothing like the gossip she had heard.

Josefina continued, “Whoever’s trying to use you is just making you a pawn. If you’re in any kind of trouble, I can help.”

Ava’s interest was piqued, but just as she was about to speak, she remembered something and shook her head. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. No one’s pulling my strings. I just can’t stand you! Sue me if you want. I’ve got nothing to lose!”

Ava stood up to leave, as if another second in Josefina’s presence would reveal all her secrets.

Josefina watched her go, and her brow furrowed in concern. Who could wield such influence? She hadn’t crossed anyone that powerful, had she?

Puzzled, Josefina left the jailhouse.

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She had barely returned to the company when she got a call from Luke.

“Boss, someone’s offering a cool billion for you to paint a picture.”

Josefina was shocked. “What kind of painting?”

Luke chuckled. “Boss, this person must be your secret admirer. They’re asking for a portrait of you.”

He sent over the photo, and Josefina recognized it immediately; it was one taken by Oliver. She remembered the outfit she wore in her office that day quite distinctly.

“Boss, I reckon your admirers could line up from here to the streets of Paris!”

Josefina ignored Luke’s banter, pondering whether to accept the commission. To paint would mean a million in the bank. To refuse the offer could reveal her identity.

“Boss, if you don’t paint, you’ll probably give yourself away, right? I mean, who passes up a billion bucks? That’d be nuts.”

Josefina was speechless. Was she a fool for not taking the money then?

Chuckling despite herself, Josefina decided to take on the job.

“Alright, I’ll let them know. Boss, you’re amazing. Just like that, you can make a billion.”

Josefina laughed at Luke’s words. “How’s your mother doing? Is she taking the medicine I gave her on time?”

“My mom’s much better. She’s been talking about making you her special pot roast as a thank you. I told her you’ve been busy lately, and you can’t make it to our place just yet.”

A gentle smile graced Josefina’s face. “Let’s plan for a visit after wrapping up some company business, maybe over the weekend. We can bring Percy and Kale along for a family day out.”

“That’d make her day,” Luke said before hanging up to call his mother with the news.

Katelyn was thrilled. “Josie’s really coming? That’s wonderful! Luke, you treat Josie right, you hear? She saved my life; we owe her a lot!”

Luke had heard this sentiment so often he could recite it in his sleep.

Still, he patiently reassured his mother, “I know, Mom. I’m working for her right now, and I’m going to work even harder. Don’t worry.”

“Luke, does Josie have someone special yet?”

“There’s someone who’s been chasing after her,” Luke revealed.

Katelyn pressed with excitement, “What’s he like? Is he good to Josie? Handsome? Capable?”

“Mom, you’re acting like you’re her own mother.”