novelxo Chapter 23
Josefina caught a glimpse of Hattie's jittery expression and decided to play it cool, flashing a smile and saying, "You're the picture of health! Actually, your body's clocking in younger than your actual age. You've been taking good care of yourself."
Truth be told, Hattie had toxins in her system, the same toxins Josefina's grandma had. Josefina hadn't seen it coming. This person was out to harm not just Grandma but also the other members of the Harrison family.
It left Josefina wondering if Lena had this poison in her, too.
It wasn't that Josefina wanted to doubt Lena, but come on, being a doctor and all, was she totally clueless about Granny and the family's condition?
It looked like it was time to give the Harrison household staff and security a thorough once-over.
Hattie was over the moon with the compliment, beaming, "Josie, thanks for the sweet talk. I gotta step up her game and keep looking after herself. I need to spend more time with my darling daughter." Josefina just gave a slight smile and kept on eating.
After breakfast, Josefina waved off Hattie and Garrett's offer to hang out as she was planning to hit the road solo. She still had to check if the lab gear was all in order.
Hattie whipped out her phone, and soon enough, Josefina heard the sweet melody of a whopping million-dollar notification on PayPal.
Josefina thought she misheard.
With a loving air, Hattie told her, "Josie, since you wanna go out alone, I sent you some pocket change. Treat yourself to whatever you fancy."
A million dollars for pocket change? Josefina was shocked.
Garrett was quick to follow suit, also sending over a cool million. "Josie, this is just a little something from me. Keep it for spending money."
The adoring looks from both parents were almost too much for Josefina to handle. She was coming from the cold stares she was used to with the Antonio family to being back with her own flesh and blood and feeling her parents' love. It was like a warm hug to her heart.
"Thanks." Josefina's cheeks flushed as she bolted out the door.
Watching his daughter's shy escape, Garrett's handsome and composed face cracked into an indulgent smile. "Babe, our girl's just like you, easily embarrassed."
Hattie playfully chided, "Josie's so darn cute. Thinking about all she's been through, my heart just aches. Garrett, don't forget to send the money for the gifts to Oliver. Josie's our daughter, and we can afford to spoil her with whatever she wants. There's no need for outsiders to step in."
"Right, you are, babe. I'll call the secretary this instant and have him deliver the check to Oliver's office."
Meanwhile, Oliver sat in his car, a cool edge to his handsome face, while his jittery secretary reported to him. "Oliver, the Harrison family's secretary, brought over a check. They said it's for the presents you bought for Ms. Josefina."
The secretary was on pins and needles, worried Oliver might blow his top. He was also quite taken aback - who in Westwood would turn down a gift from Oliver? Ms. Josefina was truly one of a kind. Oliver's lips curved slightly, his voice deep and magnetic. "Tell the Harrison family's secretary to take the check to Mr. Robert."
At a red light, the secretary blurted out, "Oliver, isn't that Ms. Josefina? You two must be fated."
Oliver turned his head, his dark eyes falling on the girl outside. She was in grey sportswear, with her hair up in a bun. She looked refreshing, crisp, stunning, and badass.
Two guys started heading her way, dressed casually, looking like they were up to no good, straight out of a gang or something.
The guy with an earring in his left ear tried to throw his arm around Josefina's shoulder. He was just about to speak when he got flipped over someone's shoulder and slammed hard onto the ground.