Chapter 166


    Oliver stepped out of the car, a gift in hand. "Sir, I heard you''re quite the gemstone aficionado. Got


    some raw stones here, thought they might give you something to do in your leisure time."


    The chauffeur quickly assisted with the gifts while Oliver opened one of the boxes.


    A nce was enough for Garrett to recognize the superior quality of the emerald stones. His


    expression softened into a smile. "Oliver, that''s very thoughtful of you." The two men shared augh


    as they made their way inside.


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    Upon hearing of Oliver''s return with Josefina, Lena quickly slipped into a chic silk nightgown and


    headed downstairs. She descended the staircase just as Oliver entered and noticed his tall stature


    and the slight purse of his lips.


    Her foot touched down on the stairs, and she took the initiative. "Josie, Oliver, you''re back, huh?"


    Oliver, engaged in conversation with Garrett, paid no mind to Lena. Josefina gave her a nod and


    continued chatting with Hattie.


    Lena, in her spaghetti strap nightgown, disyed her bare shoulders, which drew a frown from


    Hattie. "Lena, we havepany. Go change into something more appropriate," she admonished.


    The nightgown was just not suitable for the asion.


    Lena was taken aback, her expression souring. She cozied up to Hattie with a grin. "Mom, I just


    rushed down to greet Josie. It''s just a nightgown, and it''s not revealing. It''s fine, right?"


    Josefina, overhearing Lena''s words, gave a meaningful smile. "Lena, do you normally greet guests


    in your nightgown?"


    Lena''s face turned a shade darker as she retorted, "I''ll go upstairs and change." She fled to her


    room, her face contorting with barely concealed rage.


    Regina entered quietly with a te of fruit, whispering, "Miss Lena, the way thedy spoke was


    clearly on purpose. She''s embarrassed by you!"


    Lena shot her a chilling look. "Shut your trap." Did such unkind words need to be said to her face?


    Though chastised, Regina persisted, "Miss Lena, change your clothes and go back down. If Oliver


    leaves, you''ll miss your chance to speak with him. You know the saying, familiarity breeds fondness.


    The more Oliver sees you, the more he''ll recognize your worth."


    Heeding the advice, Lena quickly changed into a pristine white dress and let her hair cascade down


    her back. She knew men had a thing for long hair and white dresses, reminiscent of a first love.


    After applying her makeup and feeling fabulous, she descended the stairs only to find Josefina


    munching on a grilled cheese sandwich and sipping a milkshake.


    But where was Oliver? Where could he be? Why couldn''t she see Oliver?


    Lena hurried downstairs, only to find that Garrett and Hattie were gone. "Josie, where''s Oliver?"


    "He left. Mom and Dad went to see him off."


    Lena was livid! So she''d been yed like a fool, twirled around in circles?


    This had to be Josefina''s doing!


    Lena clenched her teeth and approached from behind Josefina. In another setting, she''d have


    strangled Josefina with her hair.


    Suddenly, Josefina spun around, and Lena''s malicious expression twisted into one of pitiful


    innocence.


    Damn it! She almost twisted face from that!


    If not for the training she''d received back in the day, she would never have been able to switch


    expressions so effortlessly!