Josefina flashed a smile at the flustered Lena, looking drop-dead gorgeous. âBecause my mentor is from the House of Adams.â
Oliver was lounging on the couch, exuding a commanding presence. His expression was cool and detached. âI heard Mr. Adams took on a final disciple. Thatâs you, right?â
Josefina was caught off guard that Oliver was clued in on this too. No wonder he was the big shot of the Baldwin family. Nothing got past him.
If that was the case, did Oliver also get his hands on Luke and Percyâs info? Lucky for her, she was prepared. No way Oliver could find out their real deal.
Josefinaâs clear eyes met Oliverâs. âYouâre really something. Nothing slips by you. Yep, Iâm that final disciple.â
Well, she couldnât hide this secret any more.
Their eyes locked, and Oliverâs gaze didnât waver. Instead, he cracked a smile. âTo be Mr. Adamsâ final disciple, Ms. Josefina, you must be quite the talent.â
Lena was practically grinding her molars. This was the first time sheâd heard Oliver praise anyone.
Sheâd tried to meet Mr. Adams once but got the door slammed in her face without even a glimpse. The recognition sheâd bent over backwards for came easy to Josefina. How could Lena not be green with envy?
No way Josefinaâs skills in medicine were better than hers! Lena bit her lip, silent, with anger flashing in her eyes.
Garrett and Hattie never expected Josefina to be Mr. Adamsâ final disciple. They were happy for her but also felt for her. The path of learning medicine is no cakewalk. Josefina mustâve had a tough time. The coupleâs gaze towards Josefina was full of tenderness.
Brandon broke the awkward silence, chuckling, âJosie, Iâve got some gifts for you. Hope you like âem.â
At Brandonâs signal, his bodyguards started piling gifts on the table: a sapphire necklace worth fifty million, a pink diamond worth thirty million, and various other pieces of jewelry that dazzled Lena.
Then, a bodyguard came over with a sack. Brandon grinned, âJosie, this is some giftcards I wrapped up for you. Welcome home.â
Josefina looked over to see the sack stuffed with cash.
Brandon went on, âThough transferring money is all the rage, cold hard cash feels more tangible and can really brighten your mood.â
Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess ï¤Chapter 26 His Domineering Lover ï¤Chapter 1358 Even Oliver didnât expect the old man to be such a gift-giver, bringing cash to boot.
Oliver motioned for a bodyguard to bring over a box, which he opened in front of Josefina. âThis is my welcome home gift for you.â Inside the box was a diamond crown worth a billion.
Josefina said, âThank you, but these gifts are too precious. I canât accept them. Please take them back.â
Hattie chimed in, âMr. Edward, Oliver, thanks for the gifts for my girl. But please take them back. Iâll get Josie whatever she likes.â
What was the Baldwin family doing? Why did they shower gifts like this? Garrett, catching Oliverâs eye, suspected a motive. Was Oliver aiming to woo his precious daughter Josie?
No way! Josie just got back to the Harrison family, and he had no intention of letting her marry a guy like Oliver.
Rumors had it Oliver was temperamental and unpredictable. How could Josie end up with such a bad boy?
Besides, they didnât need handouts. The Harrison family could afford to spoil Josie without their help.
Garrett spoke up, âMr. Brandon, Oliver, thanks for the presents, but no reward without service. Youâve already expressed your thanks to Josie.
Please, take all this back.â
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