Chapter 99


    Billy gazed at Ruby''s design sketches, his face lighting up with pride. "Sweetheart, I never saw this


    coming, but you''ve got a real knack for design. I mean, it''s spectacr. As soon as you graduate,


    you''re joining the family business."


    Ruby beamed. "Thanks, Dad. I''ll work hard, I promise."


    "Now, with the pre-orders soaring at thepany, once we ship out the first batch, we''ll start seeing


    the cash flowing in. Sweetheart, I''ll buy you a car. You can''t start college without a set of


    wheels."


    Ruby''s smile widened. "Thank you, Dad!"


    Billy''s eyes were glued to the climbing pre-order figures, his heart racing with the anticipation of the


    windfall.


    Ruby, however, was consumed with worry rather than joy. She had handed over all of Josefina''s


    stolen designs to Billy. What would she do without Josefina''s talent to rely on now?


    ...


    When Calix sauntered downstairs, he found Hattie sipping her morning coffee, chatting with Lena.


    Lena waved him over cheerfully. "Morning, Calix! Sleep well?"


    Calix looked around. "Where''s Josie?"


    Hattie smirked. "Think Josie is aszy as you? She''s already at work."


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    Calix yawned extravagantly. "Mom, I''ll have you know I''m a man with a career."


    Hattie raised an eyebrow. "You? And what career might that be, because it''s news to me."


    Calix sighed inwardly. If only he''d woken up earlier, he could have had breakfast with Josie! Now, he


    nned to sneak out and grab lunch with her.


    ...


    Afterpleting a set of five new designs, Josefina rubbed her sore shoulders. Her phone rang


    with an unfamiliar number.


    "Josie, it''s Mr. Brandon. I''m across the street from your office at the Central Diner. I''ve ordered a


    feast. Can I bring it over?"


    Josefina knew that refusing Brandon would only lead him to insist more. "Hold on, Grandpa


    Brandon. I''lle to you."


    "Take your time, Josie. I''ll be here waiting," Brandon replied, his voice filled with joy. He was busy


    ying cupid for Oliver. After all, as his grandpa, it was his duty to assist in the courtship! And what


    could be better than weing his granddaughter-inw into the family?


    ...


    Josefina arrived at the Central Diner and was greeted by Bet at the door. "Ms. Josefina, right


    this way, please." She nodded gracefully and was let to Bet''s private dining room.


    Brandon stood to wee her with a hearty smile. "Josie,e, sit down."


    "Brandon, why did you order so much?" she asked, surveying the tableden with dishes.


    The table boasted a spread of twenty dishes, a mix of different cuisine. As they spoke, waiters kept


    bringing in more.


    "Josie, you must be hungry. Dig in!"


    Josefina was touched by the gesture. "Grandpa Brandon, please join me."


    As they shared the meal, Brandon, who initially wasn''t hungry, found himself enjoying a hearty bowl


    of soup and half a bread roll, watching Josefina eat with relish.


    "Josie, I hope you weren''t scared off by yesterday''s events?" he asked, finally touching on his


    reason foring.


    Josefina, understanding his concern, shook her head with a reassuring smile. "I''m not afraid. As the


    old saying goes, every household has its own troubles. I understand."


    Relief washed over Brandon as he looked at Josefina with even more affection.