Hattie looked at Josefina with worry. "Josie, got a busy day ahead?"
Josefina nodded, her thoughts already on the day’s tasks. "Yeah, I need to check in at the factory, make sure we're on track and go over the financials."
Garrett chimed in, "Josie, let Annika pack some snacks for you. She can also whip up a nice lunch and bring it over. Her cooking’s something else—you won't find flavors like that anywhere else."
Dorian leaned in, his voice tinged with concern. "Josie, don't push yourself too hard. If it gets overwhelming, delegate some tasks and take a break. Mom and Dad said you've been going non-stop since you got here, with no time for fun. School’s starting soon, and you’ll have even less time to relax."
Lena picked up where Dorian left off, "Sis, he’s right. You should take some time to explore new places while you can."
Sitting beside Josefina, Lena placed a bowl of blueberries in front of her. "Try these, sis. They were flown in this morning, fresh and tasty."
Josefina popped one into her mouth. "Not bad, but they’re no match for the ones we grow at the farm. I’ll send some over tomorrow; you guys can give them a try."
Dorian, surprised, asked, "Josie, you run a farm too?"
"Yeah, we’ve got a farm for veggies and fruits. I’ll have some sent over tomorrow," Josefina confirmed.
Lena was taken aback by how much Josefina kept from the family. Just how many hats did Josefina wear? Lena was dying to know.
"Sis, I had no idea you were involved in so much. You’ve got so many roles going on. Why not spill the beans all at once? It’d help us understand you better."
Hattie interjected with affection, "No matter what roles Josie plays, she’s still my precious daughter. You don’t need to share anything else, Josie. It doesn’t change the fact that you’re our little princess, part of the Harrison family."
Billy walked away without securing the partnership, only to spot Fox looking jubilant. He thought his eyes were deceiving him and moved closer for a better look. It was indeed his arch-rival, Fox! Wasn't Fox's company on the brink of bankruptcy? How could he be grinning like that? Had Fox lost his mind?
As Billy scrutinized him, Fox felt the gaze and approached with a broad smile. "Mr. Antonio, I owe you big time! Thanks to you, our company's back from the dead!"
Billy was flabbergasted, certain that Fox had snapped. "Fox, you’ve gone mad," he said, shaking his head.
"I'm not crazy; I'm genuinely grateful to you. Billy, if you hadn't sent your lucky charm, Josefina, packing, how could I have struck a deal with her? So, thank you, Billy, you did me a solid!"
Billy was speechless. That sly fox was mocking him! Fuming with anger, his face turned ashen. "Fox, shut your trap!"

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