Chapter 581

Upon learning that Josefina was living the good life on Rose Bay Island with her beloved mentor, Garrett couldn't help but feel grateful.

"Josie skipped breakfast too, huh? I've had the kitchen whip up some extra Westwood specialties for us to try. Dig in with us," Garrett said with a warm smile. "Come on, Grant, have a meal at home for once," Josefina chimed in.

She knew Grant wasn't much of a breakfast person and probably hadn't eaten yet. Grant, seeing no reason to refuse such hospitality, readily agreed.

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Josefina led Grant to her lab and then gave him a tour of the garden, introducing him to the various blooms. Some she had planted herself, while others she had lovingly transplanted from Rose Bay Island.

In the midst of this, Dorian, Reid, and Calix rushed home, brimming with urgency.

Panting, Calix exclaimed, "Where's this guy? My sister calling him 'brother'? No way, the only brothers she has are us three!"

Reid, with a hint of annoyance, added, "I even put my projects on hold to come check this out. Who is this guy that's suddenly Josie's brother?"

Dorian tried to calm them down, "Guys, cool it a bit, will ya?"

Calix shot back, "Dorian, you're the least calm among us. Weren't you all fired up on the phone? You bailed on your meeting just to be here. You're really that worried

about this guy?"

Dorian fell silent.

Cornered, Dorian shot Calix a glare, "You sure talk a lot."

"Dorian, I'm just stating the obvious. If Josie is calling this guy 'brother,' they must be close. If we don't step up, she'll be someone else's sister," Calix sighed heavily.

Reid retorted, "Have you lost your mind? Josie is our blood sister; she's obviously closest to us. And even if this guy was her 'brother' before, he's not blood. She's definitely closer to us."

Dorian agreed, "Reid's right, Calix. Are you out of your mind?"

Calix fell quiet.

"I'm making sense though, aren't I? Just think about how much time Josie's spent with him," Calix said, his sense of crisis flaring.

Their mother, Hattie, listened to her sons' babbling until her head was buzzing.

"Can you three stop already? And here I thought girls were supposed to be the easy, obedient ones. Look at you guys, worrying about everything under the sun. Josie

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knows you care about her Empathy, guys. You get what you give understand?"

Hattie continued, "Go see for yourselves. Grant brought over a box of pearls, each one round and lustrous. They're beautiful."

Calix was quick to respond, "Mom, I get it. We all adore our sis and want the best for her."

As the four were chatting, Josefina walked in with Grant, surprised to see her brothers had returned.

"Dorian, what brings you home all of a sudden?"

"Reid, I thought you weren't planning to come back anytime soon?"

"Calix, weren't you scheduled for a shoot today?"

The brothers each offered their excuses.

Dorian said, "Left some paperwork at home. Came back to pick it up."

Reid chimed in, "Just here to grab some fresh clothes."

Calix, with a sly grin, admitted, "They uled my scenes, so I thought by. Josie, I got you a gift.

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Annika's put it in your room.

Dorian and Reid exchanged a look. Calix was one cunning fox!

Dorian then announced, "Little sis, I've been thinking of getting you a beachfront villa. Mom mentioned you love traveling, and the beach is always fun. Icame back to take your to the property transfer content

Reid's eyes widened in surprise.

"I've been custom-designing a robot just for you," Reid blurted out. "When it's

finished, I'll bring it straight to you."