Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 503

Lena stormed back into her room, a sense of urgency fueling her steps. She just had to spill the beans to him.

The guy on the other end of the line took in the news with less enthusiasm than she hoped, his voice tinged with skepticism.

"How in the world did the Harrisons just up and gift you a company? And they want you to run it?"

Lena bristled at his words, irritation bubbling up inside her.

Why couldn't she run a company?

With a pout coloring her tone, yet trying to sound sweet and compliant, Lena shot back, "And why can't I run a company, huh? You do realize the Harrisons have doted on me for eighteen years. They've showered me with money, and who gets every penny of it? You do, darling."

The man on the other end sounded less than pleased. "Alright, alright. If they've handed you the reins, go ahead and take 'em."

Lena perked up. "They said if I can boost the company's profits, they might let me oversee a few more of their ventures."

"Good on you, Lena. Once they toss a few more companies your way, you manage them well. It'll do wonders for our future. Just remember to keep an eagle eye out. Figure out what the Harrisons are really up to."

"Don't worry your pretty little head," Lena assured him, pride swelling in her chest. "We've got the Harrisons wrapped around our finger. They have no choice but to cough up what belongs to Josefina."

In that moment, Lena felt on top of the world.

Distance was merely a trivial obstacle; she was heading back to the Harrison fold!

With that thrilling thought, Lena excitedly took a shower and hit the hay. Tomorrow she'd be a CEO!

***

Come sunrise, Lena prepped her outfit and grabbed her makeup case, ready to conquer the company she was now overseeing.

The driver lugged her suitcase as Lena strutted down from the second floor with her head held high.

Josefina gave them the 'all clear' sign, and they both heaved a sigh of relief.

Hattie felt a twinge of ambiguity, unsure if Lena was truly the villain, her subconscious resisting the notion.

Garrett, noticing Hattie's distress, whispered, "If it's true, we've rid ourselves of a curse. If it's false, Lena will be safe regardless."

With a nod, Hattie tried to embrace this perspective.

"What about you, Josie? Maybe you should lay low for a while too," Hattie expressed her concern for Josefina's safety.

Josefina's laughter was light. "I can't leave. If I do, who'll be here to fend off any foul play?"

The worry was evident on Hattie and Garrett's faces, but Josefina reassured them, "Ease up. I'm a doctor, remember? Who better to stay? Plus, grandma needs me around. Let's carry on with work as usual. But yeah, we should definitely change the security codes on the front door."