Chapter 623

Josefina was momentarily taken aback, finding herself suddenly on the defensive as Oliver took charge.

Their kiss was fiery, Oliver's lips claiming hers with an intensity that made it seem like he wanted to consume her entirely.

Josefina pushed Oliver away, wiping her lips to remove the shared saliva. "Oliver, you brute!"

Oliver grinned, unapologetic. "Alright, I'm a brute, but I'm your brute, Josie."

Josefina was at a loss for words.

As he led her into the house, Josefina tried to shake off his hand. "Oliver, we can walk without you holding my hand."

"If I don't hold Josie's hand, I'm afraid she might run away."

Josefina was speechless again.

Upon entering the living room, Josefina saw that Oliver had ordered a table full of takeout. BBQ ribs, chili cheese fries, pulled pork sandwiches, slushies, lamb skewers, spicy chili, cornbread, grilled oysters, and giant prawns... There was too much to take in all at once.

"Oliver, how many friends did you invite over?"

"Just you, why?" Oliver looked puzzled.

Josefina pointed at the feast laid out on the table. "You bought so much, were you planning on having a moving company bring your friends over?"

Oliver couldn't help but laugh, finding Josefina even more endearing. He gently guided her to sit. "Josie, don't just look, come eat. I ordered all this so we could dine together."

"Oliver, I've already eaten. I had a hot dog earlier, then some fried chicken, and even chugged down a soda." Josefina patted her stomach. "I'm really too full."

Oliver opened a pair of forks. "Then you can keep me company while I eat."

Josefina sat down, and watching Oliver eat made her hungry again. She grabbed a lamb skewer and took a bite; it was indeed delicious.

Oliver smiled indulgently, continuing to share the meal with Josefina.

...

After dinner, the two went for a walk, Oliver carrying a skateboard. Half an hour later, Josefina yawned.

Oliver tenderly advised, "Josie, head back and rest early. Work never ends, you know?"

Josefina couldn't help but laugh, turning to Qliver. "Mr. Big CEO, I think I should be the one telling you that heard from George how busy you are, surviving without an ulcer only because he keeps reminding you to eat on time."

Oliver knew well that among CEOs, nine out of ten had ulcers, and the tenth was in a wheelchair. He chuckled softly is george your secretary or mine? He spills

everything."

"He's just fiercely loyal to you, wants me to see how hard you work so I'd take good care of you."

Oliver smiled, making a mental note to give George a raise.

As they arrived at Josefina's place, she said, "You don't have to walk me further, I'm heading straight to bed. Got military training tomorrow."

"Alright, everything as you wish. Go inside and get some sleep," Oliver responded.

Josefina skateboarded in, and as Oliver watched her disappear from view, he too left.

...

When Josefina arrived home on her skateboard, she ran into Alivia.

Alivia looked at her with disdain. "Back so late."

Her tone implied Josefina had been out doing something shameful.

"I was just visiting a friend nearby," Josefina explained.

"What friend? A boy or a girl? Let me tell you, don't do anything improper. You want

to shame yourself, shame the Harrison family?"

Josefina was about to respond

when Dorian, returning from work, intervened "Grandma, please watch your words. My sister was merely visiting a friend: How is that improper? If visiting a friend is improper for a woman, then what

does that make your granddaughter

Mandy? Is she improper too?"