Chapter 1178

"Oliver, why are you even jealous of my own brother? That's really not a good look, you know."

"Josie, I'm not being jealous. I'm just stating the obvious. Does Calix have a body like mine? You feel it every day, don't you?"

Oliver's words were straightforward, and Josefina couldn't help but blush as memories of their intimate moments flashed in her mind.

"I need to step out for a bit."

As Josefina made her way to the door, Oliver gently pulled her back.

"Don't go out. Just take a nap in the lounge."

After a hearty meal, it was easy to feel sleepy, and Josefina was no exception.

She headed to the lounge to catch some Z's.

No sooner had she laid down than Oliver joined her.

"Oliver, don't you have work to do?" Josefina asked, surprised. She knew Oliver as someone who never took a lunch break.

Holding her close, Oliver replied, "Work isn't as important as being with you, Josie. You're the most important."

Josefina was at a loss for words.

She met his gaze, realizing he had truly changed.

The Oliver before their intimacy had eyes as calm as a still lake.

The Oliver after was different-his eyes were filled with a possessive intensity.

The contrast was striking.

Right now, she could feel the change in his body.

So...

Josefina quickly shut her eyes. "Let's sleep."

Oliver smiled silently, wrapping his arms around her as they drifted off.

...

Calix came back home with some powdered medicine and handed it to Josefina.

"Hey, sis, you're not planning to do the research yourself, are you? Is that a good idea? Maybe let your assistant handle it. What's his name again Calix thought for a moment. Percy year, that's Let him take it

care of it."

"My body, my rules," Josefina replied. "I'm just doing research, not risking my life. Don't worry."

Seeing her determination, Calix had no choice but to relent.

So, Josefina took the medicine to the home lab.

As she left, the cozy atmosphere turned a bit chilly.

Oliver, clearly not happy, remarked, "Couldn't you have just gone straight to Percy

for this? Did you really have to involve Josie?"

Calix was taken aback. "You're blaming me?" he asked incredulously.

"If I don't blame you, who else should I blame?" Oliver shot back.

Calix was exasperated, glaring at Oliver. "Who else am I supposed to ask other than my sister? I don't

know anyone else in this fieldmet

you the one with all the

connections? Introduce me to someone!"

Oliver replied nonchalantly, "Do you really need an introduction? You already know Percy."

Calix was left speechless.

Talking to Oliver was infuriating.

Just then, Hattie walked in.

Seeing the tension between the two, she hurried over.

"Carter, Oliver, what's going on between you two?" Hattie asked. "Oliver, has Carter been giving you a hard time?"

Calix was stunned. "Mom, seriously? You're siding with him over your own son?"

Hattie chided, "Carter, that's a harsh

Line

thing to say. Oliver is family, too.

How can you accuse me of being

unfair? Do you really think your mom

is that unreasonable

Calix was at a loss for words.

It stung. Clearly, he was the one being wronged, yet Hattie made it sound like he

was the bully. It only added to his frustration.

"Mom, honestly, you're my mom. How can this be my fault? Let me explain what happened..."

Calix laid out the situation in detail.

He expected Hattie to take his side, but things didn't go as he hoped.