Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 160

They were all scared of losing their job, so they quickly disassociated themselves from the situation.

George wasn’t one for gossip, nor would he cavalierly discuss Oliver’s affairs in public — maintaining discretion was the golden rule of being a secretary.

Considering Lena might show up again, he spoke up, “Mr. Oliver has only one girlfriend, named Josefina. If Lena comes back, you better not let her in.”

Everyone nodded in understanding, doubting there’d be a “come back.”

After George left, the group erupted into a buzz of chatter.

“So Oliver isn’t aloof. He just didn’t meet a woman who caught his fancy!”

“I thought Lena had Oliver wrapped around her finger. Turns out it’s just unrequited love?”

“Lena’s been tripping over herself to bring him afternoon tea, and what? Gets the cold shoulder for her troubles?”

“Hey, are you suggesting our CEO can’t have a ‘warm shoulder’?”

“You speak as if you’ve had a chance to check our CEO’s ‘temperature’ yourself!”

“As if I’d dare. I’m not looking to get axed by Oliver.”

Laughter filled the air as they bantered, but Lena, who had returned and was standing around the corner, overheard their gossip about her. Her face burned with embarrassment.

She had intended the afternoon tea as a bribe for the receptionists to keep tight-lipped. It appeared now that they were a bunch of ungrateful bitches!

...

Josefina received the afternoon tea delivered by Oliver’s errand. There was enough for her and her colleagues. The extravagant afternoon tea left everyone speechless.

“If I’m not mistaken, isn’t this the ‘Hermès’ version of afternoon teas? Even the simplest order costs a small fortune.”

“You’re spot on. That pastry you’re holding is worth a cool five hundred.”

“I feel like I’m not eating tea but rather, my own life.”

A rough estimate put the cost of this afternoon tea in the five figures.

“Ms. Josefina sure knows how to live large. There’s always meat on the table with her!”

“I once doubted Ms. Josefina’s capabilities, but now she’s my idol!”

“Did Ms. Josefina’s skills ever need your validation?”

...

Meanwhile, Josefina sat in her office, looking at her own portion of the afternoon tea. Hers was the most exquisite, and the cost surpassed everyone else’s combined.

She dialed Oliver, but he didn’t pick up.

The next moment, Oliver’s video call came through. His handsome features filled the screen, and his eyes sparkled with mirth.

“Oliver, this afternoon tea you bought is way too expensive. You really didn’t have to, honestly.”

A tender smile played on Oliver’s lips. His gaze softened. “Josie, my money is for you to spend. No amount feels too much when it’s for you.”

Josefina’s face flushed, almost popping out of the camera frame with embarrassment.

Oliver chuckled at her adorable reaction.

“Josie, are you blushing?”

Trying to sound nonchalant, Josefina responded, “Oliver, don’t buy it next time, okay?”

He nodded, “Sure.”

His straightforward answer surprised her, and just as she was about to speak, Kale knocked and entered. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“Ms. Josefina, Miss Lena is here to see you.”

“Let her in.” Josefina was curious as to why Lena was seeking her out.