Chapter 51
Josefina locked eyes with Oliver, her expression unchanging as she delivered her line with a cool
nonchnce, “Maybe my folks just offered too much.”
Oliver replied smoothly, “I offered a billion.”
Josefina secretly rolled her eyes. Would Jett and Tori agree to be bodyguards for someone for
the sake of a billion dors? No one would receive such treatment except for her.
With a yful smile, Josefina teased, “Maybe my family is willing to pay even more. Or perhaps
guarding me is just less of a hassle than protecting you. After all, you’re a busy CEO with a million
things on your te. Too many dangers.”
Oliver’s lips curled into an enigmatic smile that sent shivers down Josefina’s spine. It was as if he
was privy to some secret, possibly one about her. Shifting her gaze away, Josefina changed the
subject, “So, Oliver, where are we heading for dinner?”
“Gourmet Gxy,” he answered, his voice carrying the kind of allure that could tempt a saint.
Gourmet Gxy, Josefina knew, was no ordinary eatery. Getting a reservation there wasn''t always
a piece of cake. They charged an annual membership fee, and even the standard one would set
you back a cool million.
Given Oliver’s status, he probably had a lifetime membership, didn''t he?
Thest time she was invited, she didn’t have the time. She missed out on the chance to dine there.
She heard the food was divine, and since she had never been, it was the perfect opportunity to
check it out.
As they reached Gourmet Gxy''s grand entrance, Oliver’s phone rang.
He nced at the caller ID, then said to Josefina, “Excuse me, I need to take this call.”
Josefina nodded, “I’ll head in first.”
With a nod, Oliver answered the call, identally activating the speaker. A girly, cutesy voice
chimed in, “Oliver.”
The sharine voicepelled Josefina to look back, but Oliver had already distanced himself, as
if fearing someone might eavesdrop on his conversation.
Night descended, and Oliver stood beneath the streetlight, the intery of light and shadow
entuating his handsome face. His delicate features moved with the shifting light, rendering him
incredibly handsome.
Josefina turned and walked towards the restaurant, only to bump into Lauren and Ruby. They were
decked out in outrageously expensive outfits,plete with Lauren’s most treasured jewelry.
Their eyes met, and Lauren’s gaze was lethal. “What are you doing here!” Lauren spat, dripping
with disdain.
Ruby clung to Lauren’s arm, said with a small voice, “Mom, maybe Josefina knew we’d be here, so
she decided to wait for us?”
Lauren scoffed dismissively, “This is a ce she belongs? Does she even measure up?”
Josefina couldn’t help butugh, “Whether I belong is not for you to say. Do you own this ce?”
Lauren was at a loss for words, fuming with anger. “How dare you talk back to me! After what you
didst time, getting us in trouble with Samuel, you think it''s over just like that?”
Josefina was alone, which gave Lauren the perfect chance to take her down a peg, leaving her
feeling smug.
However, Josefina also had her temper, and she wasn’t about to let Lauren off easy.
“Are you seriously ming me? Do you believe I won''t go straight to the authorities about your
schemes? You think all three of you can get away with it? Enjoy prison!”
Ruby tugged at Lauren’s arm, signaling her to stop. What if Xavier overheard?
Lauren, burning with rage but unable to express it, was in a tight spot.
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Ruby arched an eyebrow, her voice still oozing sweetness, “Josefina, if you want to get into
Gourmet Gxy, I can take you in, you know. Without an invite or membership, it''s tough to get
through these doors.”
“Ruby, why bother with her? You’re just too kind-hearted, always thinking of others, and that makes
you vulnerable.”
Josefina stood silently, watching the mother-daughter duo’s performance. They were still the same
amusing pair. Did they ever think before they spoke?