Chapter 546
Josefina didn't actually say that.
Oliver's demeanor remained steady, showing no hint of embarrassment, as if every word he spoke was gospel truth.
With Oliver laying it out like that, there was no way Hattie could ask him to leave.
"Oliver, come on in. We've got a feast ready in the kitchen. Join us for dinner," Hattie invited warmly.
"Thanks, Aunt Hattie, I'd be honored," Oliver replied, bowing his head slightly with a broad smile aimed at Josefina, whose cheeks turned rosy against her fair skin.
"Josie, let's eat," he urged.
Without a word, Josefina followed them inside.
...
Reid, Dorian, and Calix were taken aback to see Oliver again. What brought him here this time?
Calix quipped, "Looks like Oliver's got it bad for my sis, love at first sight, huh?"
Reid frowned, "I don't think Oliver's a good match. What if he's too rough for her? Domestic disputes are no joke."
Dorian scoffed, "You guys nailed it. Oliver's definitely not right for Josie. The guy's got some nerve, showing up for another free meal."
Calix added, "After dinner, we need to give Josie a heads-up. I don't want her getting played."
Reid mused, "Is it just me, or does Josie seem to actually like Oliver? Even the fiercest girl can fall for a persistent guy."
"How did Oliver get such a thick skin?" Dorian wondered, barely recognizing his old friend.
As everyone settled down for dinner, Garrett brought out a bottle of Lafite, and the housekeeper poured the wine.
Oliver raised his glass to Garrett in a toast.
After the toast, Oliver could feel the hostility from Dorian, Reid, and Calix.
He understood why; any brother
would be protective of a gem like et
Josie. But understanding didn't mean he'd back down. To him, Josie was his girl.
He peeled a shrimp and placed it gently on Josefina's plate.
"Josie, try this," he offered.
Embarrassed, Josefina focused on her meal.
As Oliver peeled shrimp for Josefina, her brothers started doing the same.
Peeling shrimp, ladling soup-they were all fussing over her.
Josefina's plate quickly piled up, leading her to one exasperated thought: Was she a pig?
"Dorian, Reid, Calix, I'm full. Please
stop putting food on my plate.
note of desperation in her vo
really can't eat any more."
Hattie quickly interjected, "Boys, eat your own food. Stop serving Josie; she won't
like everything you pick. One by one, mind your own meals."
With that, the others stopped their overzealous serving.
Josefina breathed a sigh of relief; any more food and she'd have to hit the gym for an extra hour.
After dinner, Oliver sat down to play chess with Garrett. Josefina joined her brothers in the living room for a chat.
"Dorian, Reid, Calix, here's the situation. If we find this guy, we're one step closer to the truth," she
briefed the picture if you see
briefed them, pulling out her phone
ve sent you his
him around, don't spook him Just contact me, and I'll come over to check it out."
Dorian offered, "Josie, leave it to me. I'll investigate. You've been at this for a while; you deserve a break."
Reid added, "Sis, you've worked hard. Let us handle this."
Calix chimed in, "I'll have my contacts keep an eye out too."
With their united front, Josefina believed they'd catch the guy soon enough.
As the siblings discussed their plans, Garrett's voice echoed from the chess game...