Chapter 946

Percy totally got it; he could see the worry etched on Josefina's face.

"Sure, you can get a facelift, but you can't change your genes," Percy reassured her with a knowing smile.

Josefina nodded, her mind elsewhere. "Let's burn these things," she said, gesturing to the pile of papers on the table.

Percy took out his trusty lighter, flicked it on, and tossed the flame into the small metal bowl nearby, watching as the paper curled and blackened.

"How's Bobby's wound doing?" Josefina asked, changing the subject.

"It's healing up nicely," Percy replied. "He's well enough to be discharged, though he should avoid direct showers for a while. Infection, you know?"

"She wants out," Josefina said. "Make sure she knows the do's and don'ts. I'll cover the medical bills."

"Josie, don't worry about it," Percy waved her off. "I've already settled it. Just a drop in the bucket, really."

Josefina didn't argue, just thanked him and headed out of the hospital.

Josefina had a lab session at the university, and once she wrapped up her experiments, she was ready to leave.

Mandy caught up with her, linking her arm with Josefina's. "Josie, let's grab dinner tonight. I found this amazing place that does roast duck just right. You have to come with me!"

"Mandy, I'm swamped today, sorry about that."

"Josie, what are you so busy with all the time? Every time you finish at the lab, you're out the door like you're on the run. I was starting to think you didn't like dining with me," Mandy teased.

Josefina chuckled, a bit exasperated. "I really am busy. Between managing a fashion company, saving lives, and prepping for an upcoming conference, my schedule's packed."

Mandy's eyes widened comically. "Josie, you're like a superhero! How do you juggle all that without losing your mind?"

"If you need a hand, just holler. I'll work for you for free," Mandy offered with a grin.

Josefina laughed, "Thanks, Mandy, but I've really got to run."

As Josefina walked away, Mandy watched her go, still smiling.

Just then, Haylee appeared beside Mandy. "Where's Josie off to?"

"No clue," Mandy replied, keeping Josefina's business to herself. It wasn't her place to discuss her friend's affairs.

Haylee chuckled, "Josie's always on the go. We can't even pin her down for a meal. Do you think she's got any family trouble? Maybe we should offer to help."

"She's got a lot on her plate with the family business. But she's an adult now; it's her time to share the load," Mandy said, shrugging it off and Strolling away.

Josefina arrived at her fashion company, where Orla greeted her with a financial report and a steaming cup of coffee before

discreetly stepping out: Orla knew that Josefina had an online meeting scheduled.

Settling in Josefina logged into her account and joined the virtual meeting With a quick adjustment, she activated a voice changer, morphing her tone into that of a seasoned professional.

Voices crackled in her earphones, each vying for her attention.

"Boss, did you check out the experiment data I sent?"

"How about my trial results? Do they need tweaking?"

"Boss, I'm thinking of investing a million in a medical project. Is it worth it?"

Josefina sighed, the barrage of questions coming in fast and thick.

With a calm, cool voice, she addressed them, "I've called this meeting to ask for your help with something."

"Anything you need, boss."

"I'm ready to take on whatever task you have."

"Dr. Gregory, just say the word, and I'm all in."

Josefina paused, then asked, "Do any of you know someone named Shawn?"

The line went silent. The lack of response wasn't promising, and Josefina felt a twinge of disappointment.