Chapter 111


    Lauren burst out the door, but Josefina was nowhere to be seen. She ended up just choking on the


    exhaust from Xavier’s car as it sped away, leaving her fuming.


    When Lauren returned to the banquet hall, the guests had all but gone, leaving only Billy and Ruby


    behind.


    Billy’s face was a stormy shade of thunder as he red at Ruby. “Look at the fine mess you’ve


    made! You’vepletely tarnished my reputation!”


    Ruby was on the verge of tears. “Dad, I didn’t mean for any of this to happen…”


    “You didn’t mean for it? Do you think that changes anything? It’s your vanity, Ruby! You can’t hold a


    candle to Josefina!”


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    Lauren marched up, her stance protective of Ruby. “Billy, why are you stillying into her? She’s a


    victim here! If Josefina were so sneaky, would our Ruby ever fall for her scheme?”


    Billy retorted, his anger palpable, “If she hadn’t flunked with a 250, would we be in this mess? She


    can’t me others for her ownck of abilities!”


    Lauren, standing firmly by Ruby’s side, shot a piercing look at Billy. “Ruby is my daughter, and I


    won’t let anyone bully her!”


    Billy was so enraged he was lost for words, thinking Lauren was beyond hope. Ruby was her


    daughter, not some goddess to be worshipped and believed in so blindly.


    Billy couldn''t stand it anymore. Shaking his head, he walked away.


    It was a disgrace, aplete and utter disgrace! Had he made a mistake? Should he not have


    driven Josefina away?


    If Josefina hadn’t been sent away, he’d be the proud father of a valedictorian right now!


    The more Billy thought, the more it pained him. He got into his car and drove off into the night.


    …


    Josefina raised her ss, celebrating with everyone around.


    Lena was picking at her food, her joy as absent as vor in wax. She looked up to see Oliver


    peeling a shrimp and cing it on Josefina’s te. He then served her a generous helping of


    vegetables, asking tenderly if she wanted some soup.


    Josefina leaned in, whispering, “Stop fussing over me. I can serve myself. You should eat.”


    They were close, and as Oliver turned his head to listen, it looked as though they were kissing from


    Lena’s angle.


    Oliver inhaled the subtle scenting from Josefina. It was not like perfume but something more


    natural. Her warm breath on his ear sent a shiver down his spine, and her voice was so soft and


    delicate.


    Oliver’s lips curved into a smile, his voice low and seductive. “Alright.”


    Josefina had barely let out a sigh of relief when Oliverdled her a bowl of soup. Despite his words,


    he continued to dote on Josefina like a boyfriend straight out of a fairy tale.


    Brandon was sitting next to Robert, chuckling as he spoke, “Garrett, just look at our grandchildren.


    They’re a match made in heaven. Our families know each other well. Wouldn’t this make for a


    perfect marriage?”


    Robert silently observed the two lovebirds. “Brandon, you’re still as cunning as ever.”


    Brandon just chuckled, the image of a kind-hearted grandfather. He nudged Robert with his elbow.


    “You’ve watched Oliver grow up. Come on, give me your honest opinion about thed.”


    Robert remained silent. Even though he thought highly of Oliver, his granddaughter Josie, was still


    so young.


    “Josie is still young. Let’s talk about marriageter. Besides, our family isn’t interested in a business


    alliance. We’ll support Josie’s choice.”


    Brandon leaned in closer to Robert, whispering, “How do you know Josie doesn’t fancy Oliver?”


    Robert didn’t want to speak to the overbearing Brandon anymore, not one bit. Turning to Garrett, he


    said, “We’ve had our fill. Let’s head home.”