Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 86

Josefina was baffled. How come Oliver was not happy? Who ticked him off?

Josefina was about to inquire with George when Oliver himself appeared. Striding over with a scrutinizing gaze, he eyed George, prompting a flustered response. "Mr. Oliver, I swear I didn't say a word!"

George's reaction was the very picture of 'the lady doth protest too much,' wasn't it?

Josefina couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Her radiant smile eased the tension in Oliver's face as he looked at her with an intense gaze. With just one look from Oliver, George promptly opened the car door, and Oliver settled into the seat.

"Take care, Ms. Josefina," George said quickly before hopping into the car.

Seated in the back, Oliver rolled down the window, revealing a face that could captivate any heart. His eyes burned with an uncommon softness as he finally said, "Let's head back."

The driver took off, and Josefina watched Oliver's car disappear into the distance.

...

Ruby sent a message to Xavier, full of tenderness and understanding. [Xavier, my dad says my designs are a hit. I want to buy you a watch, a little gift from me to you.]

Xavier had given up on Ruby, his sights set on Josefina. Though he knew little about her background, his father had implied that Josefina was no ordinary woman.

Reading Ruby's humbling words on his screen, Xavier figured there was no harm in meeting up with her, so, dressed to the nines and hair perfectly styled, Xavier stepped out to see Ruby.

Ruby waited at the restaurant's entrance, beaming as Xavier's car pulled up. "Here comes my boyfriend, the dashing heir of the Rowland family, Xavier."

Her three friends couldn't help but gasp at his arrival.

"Ruby, your boyfriend is so handsome!"

"He's a keeper for sticking with you even after discovering who you really are."

Sally's blunt words earned her a discreet tug on the sleeve and a behind-the-hand explanation, "Ruby, I didn't mean it that way."

Ruby couldn't be bothered with them, rushing over to Xavier. "Xavier, these are my good friends. They came to check on me after hearing I'd found my birth parents."

"Xavier, we just had to see if Ruby's boyfriend was as suave as the rumors. And boy, you do not disappoint," Sally gushed.

Ruby felt a rush of irritation. She couldn't shake the feeling that Sally had her eye on Xavier.

Ruby latched onto Xavier's arm. "Let's head inside, shall we? Xavier has already reserved a spot for us."

Xavier, basking in the adoration, maintained a polite and cultured demeanor.

Once in the private room, Ruby announced, "Eat, drink, and be merry on us today."

Sally, Tina, and Veronica cheered, showering Xavier with compliments as he sipped on wine, glass after glass.

With bellies full and spirits high, Ruby's friends were tipsy.

"You all should head upstairs to rest. I've booked rooms for you. When the alcohol wears off, you can go home." Ruby had the women taken to their rooms before she and Xavier left together.

"Let's go get that watch, Xavier. My dad just gave me a hefty bonus for my designs."

The mention of Ruby's designs shifted Xavier's gaze toward her. "Ruby, no need to get me anything. I'll buy something for you," he insisted.

Ruby, arm in arm with him, smiled sweetly. "Who says a woman can't spoil her man? Xavier, I want to buy this for you."

Xavier reveled in Ruby's affection, giving her a playful pat on the rear as they walked away together.

Ruby glanced back at the hotel, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.