Chapter 969

Daniela and Jennie found themselves at the doorstep of the Harrison family mansion, each clutching a gift basket brimming with fancy cheeses and gourmet chocolates. They were there to offer a face-to-face apology to Josefina. The burly security guard at the entrance gave them a once-over, his expression dripping with disdain.

Speaking into his earpiece, he said, "Butler, we've got two folks here who apparently ticked off Ms. Josefina and want to apologize."

The voice on the other end sounded incredulous. "What? Who has the nerve to mess with our Ms. Josefina? Are they out of their minds? Get their names."

The guard turned to Daniela and Jennie, his tone frosty. "Names?"

Daniela clenched her teeth. "What is this, an interrogation?"

Jennie, equally uncomfortable, added, "We just came to apologize to Ms. Josefina. Do we really need to introduce ourselves?"

The guard was unmoved. "Without your names, how do I know you're not here to pull something shady on Ms. Josefina? You could be up to no good."

With a sigh of resignation, the two women reluctantly gave their names. Meanwhile, the butler relayed the situation to Josefina, who was in the middle of her martial arts practice.

Josefina paused just long enough to respond, "Let them go. I'm not holding a grudge about that incident."

Her decision was mostly for Calix's sake—a mutual friend of both sides. Josefina didn't want to put him in a tough spot.

The guard, having received the butler's message, addressed Daniela and Jennie again with a stern voice. "You can leave now. Ms. Josefina isn't going to pursue it. You heard it yourselves."

Jennie, desperate, reached for the guard's arm and pleaded, "Dorian, please, just let us speak with Ms. Josefina. We came all this way to apologize in person. Just one word, please?"

Dorian shrugged her off, looking at her with disdain, and brushed off his sleeve like she'd dirtied it. "Beat it!"

With a final dismissive glance, he sent them on their way, leaving Daniela and Jennie steaming as they trudged back to their car.

Inside the car, Daniela fumed. "That little witch wouldn't even let us in the door."

Jennie tried to soothe her. "Calm

down. Josefina just got back to the Harrison family and they're treating here she's the queen. We can't" just storm in."

"This is your fault. You insisted we come and apologize."

"Alright, alright, it's all my fault." Jennie gave a conciliatory smile.

As they drove off, Jennie discreetly sent a quick text: "I couldn't get into the Harrison family. I can't do what you asked."

Meanwhile, Dominic was all geared up to launch his latest robotic invention, expecting it to fly off the shelves. But his hopes were dashed when his assistant walked in,

looking uneasy. "Mr. Oliver, our

product just went live, but JoyLife

Fech and Reid's company have also launched their robots. The

competition's really fierce."

The assistant almost blurted out that they were in big trouble.

Dominic's eyes widened. "How are our sales stacking up against theirs?"

The assistant hesitated. "Mr. Oliver, we've sold a hundred units so far, but those were mostly bought by our own folks."

Dominic was at a loss for words.

The assistant continued, “JoyLife Tech and Reid are neck-and-neck, with sales way ahead of ours."

Dominic sank into his chair, feeling like the wind had been knocked out of him The assistant watched him with a resigned look after all who wouldn't be floored by such news?

Dominic grabbed his phone, hoping to find some glimmer of hope in his messages.