Chapter 142


    After a hectic day at work and just as Josefina was about to call it a day, her phone buzzed. It was


    her mom, Hattie, on the line.


    "Josie, your dad was telling me how you''ve whipped thepany into shape andnded a pretty


    penny for the fashion house. We''ve decided to take you out for dinner tonight to celebrate. My girl,


    you''re just so capable, and mama is so proud of you."


    A warm flutter stirred in Josefina''s chest, bringing her aforting sense of assurance.


    "Josie, we''re trying a new ce this time, not the usual Gourmet Gxy. A change of scenery. We''ll


    come and pick you up."


    "It’s alright, just text me the time and ce, and I''ll meet you there."


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    Hattie knew Josefina preferred to keep a low profile, so she agreed, "Alright, Josie. Don''t overwork


    yourself. Money''s endless, but healthes first."


    "Thanks, Mom. I''ll take care of myself."


    The word ''Mom,'' filled Hattie with tion.


    "Okay, Josie, I won''t keep you from clocking out. See you in a bit."


    "Sure thing."


    After hanging up, Josefina gathered her things and headed out. Her phone rang again; it was Oliver.


    "Dinner together?"


    Josefina''s lips curled into a faint smile. "Family called. Can''t make it tonight."


    Oliver''s tone couldn''t hide the disappointment. "What time will you be done? Maybe I could meet


    you after?"


    "No need, I''ll head straight home after dinner with the folks."


    The line went silent, and Josefina thought the call had dropped. Checking her phone, the call was


    still on. As she was about to hang up, Oliver spoke.


    "Where''s dinner?"


    "East Garden Restaurant," Josefina replied skeptically.


    Oliver''s deep, maic voice hinted at coincidence. "What are the odds? I''m heading there too."


    Josefina suspected he was spinning tales. "I''ve got to go now, about to drive."


    She drove her Mercedes toward the East Garden Restaurant.


    ...


    Lena arrived at the restaurant, a job offer letter burning a hole in her purse, and she was over the


    moon. Entering the private dining room, she saw her family already gathered and eximed,


    "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Calix, did you all know something in advance ande here to celebrate?"


    Hattie nodded. "Yes, we already know."


    Garrett was visibly excited. "The team showed me the numbers. Josie is exceptional. She turned


    the tide single-handedly and generated immeasurable profit for thepany."


    Josefina''s design sketches had caught significant attention. If she could continue producing such


    ster designs, the future earnings could be staggering.


    Grandpa Robert beamed. "Josie''s got more talent in her little finger than the rest of youbined."


    Lena was taken aback. So the celebration wasn''t for her? The family didn''t know she''d been offered


    an exceptional position at the hospital?


    Sitting down, Lena forced a smile. "Josie is amazing."


    Just then, Josefina walked in.


    "What''s amazing?" She approached, puzzled, and took her seat next to Hattie.


    Hattie poured her a ss of water. "Josie, have some water first. We were just singing your praises.


    You handled the giarism crisis brilliantly."


    Unruffled by the acim, Josefina smiled modestly. "I just did what needed to be done."


    Lena remembered something she wanted to share, and slowly, she began to speak.