Chapter 622

The phone buzzed again, a video call from Oliver lighting up the screen.

Josefina answered, and there he was, his handsome face tinged with a look of melancholy.

"Josie, why haven't you called me? It's been a hectic day. I was about to come pick you up when George told me you guys wrapped up the boot camp."

Oliver's voice carried a hint of sorrow, as if he had been wronged by Josefina.

"Something came up last minute, so I headed back first. Oliver, we've only been apart for a day, and you're already looking all forlorn."

"Josie, a day apart feels like ages. Don't you miss me? Because I sure do miss you, every single day."

"Oliver, there's this saying: 'The grass is always greener on the other side, but once you have it, you take it for granted.""

"Josie, you know that's not me. Do I look like that kind of guy?" Oliver's eyes were fixed on her through the screen, earnest and pleading.

Josefina, leaning casually against the couch, couldn't help but laugh. "Oliver, what are these wild words? I'm not signing up for any tests."

"I'll wait for you to see for yourself, Josie. My heart belongs to you alone," Oliver professed, his gaze filled with devotion.

She had to admit, Oliver had a way of looking at her that made it hard to look away.

"Oliver, have you eaten yet?"

"No, I was hoping we could eat together. Josie, would you join me for dinner?"

It was still early, just 7 PM. After returning from boot camp, Josefina had devoured a meal prepared by Mrs. Zhang and wasn't the slightest bit hungry now.

"I've already eaten," she told Oliver.

But Oliver wasn't above playing the sympathy card. "Josie, I haven't eaten yet. I was looking forward to having dinner with you. Would you keep me company?"

It wasn't often you'd see a high-flying CEO like Oliver showing vulnerability, but with Josefina, he always seemed to let his guard down.

"If you don't dine with me, the meal won't taste as good. Maybe I'll just skip it; a little hunger won't kill me."

Josefina sighed. Oliver was really laying it on thick, wasn't he?

Imagining a miniature Oliver pleading with her, she finally gave in. "Where are you? I'll come to you."

"I'm at the villa near your place, Josie. Let me come pick you up."

"Just stay put. I'll be there soon," Josefina ended the call, grabbed her skateboard, and headed out.

She arrived at Oliver's place in no time. Before she could even ring the doorbell, the gate swung open.

Josefina skated in, greeted by Oliver's beaming smile. He was dressed in a casual white shirt, the top button's undone revealing a hint of tanned skin. The shirt was neatly tucked into his pants held in place. by a sleek black belt, his long legs moving gracefully towards her.

Under the streetlights, her shadow stretched long, a mischievous smile played on

her lips as she raced towards Oliver on her skateboard.

With a barely-there smile, Oliver

stepped onto the incoming

skateboard, gliding towards

Josefina. As they passed the

flowerbed, he leaped off, landing

smoothly right in front of her.

Josefina was taken aback; she hadn't expected Oliver to be adept at skateboarding. Caught in her

surprise, Oliver was already there, leaning in to capture her lips in a kiss.