Chapter 27
Josefina flashed a smile at the flustered Lena, looking drop–dead gorgeous. “Because my mentor is from the House of Adams.”
Oliver was lounging on the couch, exuding a commanding presence. His expression was cool and detached. “I heard Mr. Adams took on a final disciple. That’s you, right?”
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 Percy’s info? Lucky for her, she was prepared. No way Oliver could find out their real deal.
Josefina’s clear eyes met Oliver’s. “You’re really something. Nothing slips by you. Yep, I’m that final disciple.”
Well, she couldn’t hide this secret any more..
Their eyes locked, and Oliver’s gaze didn’t waver. Instead, he cracked a smile. “To be Mr. Adams‘ final disciple, Ms. Josefina, you must be quite the talent.”
Lena was practically grinding her molars. This was the first time she’d heard Oliver praise
anyone.
She’d tried to meet Mr. Adams once but got the door slammed in her face without even a glimpse. The recognition she’d bent over backwards for came easy to Josefina. How could Lena not be green with envy?
No way Josefina’s 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. Adams‘ final disciple. They were happy for her but also felt for her. The path of learning medicine is no cakewalk. Josefinal must’ve had a tough time. The couple’s gaze towards Josefina was full of tenderness.
Brandon broke the awkward silence, chuckling, “Josie, I’ve got some gifts for you. Hope you like ‘em.”
At Brandon’s 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, “Josie, this is some giftcards I wrapped up for you. Welcome home.”
Josefina looked over to see the sack stuffed with cash.
Brandon went on, “Though transferring money is all the rage, cold hard cash feels more tangible and can really brighten your mood.”
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Even Oliver didn’t 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.
This is my welcome home gift for you.” Inside the box was a diamond crown worth at billion.
Josefina said, “Thank you, but these gifts are too precious. I can’t accept them. Please take them back.
Hattie chimed in, “Mr. Edward, Oliver, thanks for the gifts for my girl. But please take them back. I’ll get Josie whatever she likes.”
What was the Baldwin family doing? Why did they shower gifts like this? Garrett, catching. Oliver’s 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 didn’t need handouts. The Harrison family could afford to spoil Josie without their help.
Garrett spoke up, “Mr. Brandon, Oliver, thanks for the presents, but no reward without service. You’ve already expressed your thanks to Josie. Please, take all this back.”
