Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess
Chapter 37

Billy helped Josefina to the hotel, straight to Sammuel's room.

In the room at that moment, Sammuel, with his big belly, watched the unconscious Josefina with great satisfaction. "Billy, you've got a real gem here, but it's a shame she's out cold. It would've been so much better if she were awake."

Billy, eager to please, chuckled, "Sammuel, my gal's got too much fire in her. I was worried she'd kill your vibe."

"I love 'em fiery. There's nothing like taming a wild one."

Billy laid Josefina on the bed. "Sammuel, about our deal..."

"Don't sweat it, it's all signed. My secretary will hand it to you later."

Billy was over the moon. "Sammuel, I'll get out of your hair then. Don't want to cramp your style."

Not long after Billy left, Sammuel approached Josefina. But before he could make a move, a scream cut through the air. Josefina nailed Sammuel in the gut with a kick, leaving him howling in pain. "How could you hit me! You think I won't have the Antonio family bankrupt in a heartbeat?"

Josefina towered over him, "Oh, really? Well, I'm all eyes. Billy sent me to beat the lights out of you. Said he's been itching to take you down for ages."

Sammuel was steaming. He'd been played by Billy, big time.

"And Billy called you a dimwit," Josefina continued, "Said once he got the contract, he'd kick you to the curb."

Sammuel was livid. And the aftermath was gonna be brutal.

Sammuel's rage made Josefina's day. She dusted off her hands and left the mess behind.

As for Billy, he was chilling at a nearby café with Lauren and Ruby, waiting for Josefina to emerge from the hotel in shambles. Instead, they saw Josefina stride out unscathed, hopping on a bike and taking off. Ruby was bewildered. "Dad, she's fine!"

Lauren was incredulous. "Sammuel was that quick? Way too quick."

Billy's brow furrowed. Something was off. He reached for his phone to call Sammuel. Before he could dial, Sammuel's call came in. "Billy, you son of a gun, you set me up. You're dead meat!"

Before Billy could say a word, Sammuel hung up and blocked him.

Then came the secretary's call. "Mr. Antonio, we're in deep trouble. Sammuel's pulled the plug on the deal. The company's going under."

Billy's heart sank. He couldn't fathom how Sammuel couldn't handle Josefina. What on earth did she say or do?

Lauren was fuming, cursing Josefina non-stop, while Ruby kept her head down, scared stiff Billy might send her out to hit the streets.

Billy tried calling Josefina in anger, but couldn't get through.

The Antonio family couldn't replace Josefina, and she was living it up. She didn't sue Billy. It was payback for the last shred of gratitude she owed. If the Antonio family dared touch her again, she wouldn't hold back.

...

Josefina planned to check on Brandon's health today, after raking in so much cash. After breakfast, Brandon sent a car for her.

Hattie cautioned, "Sweetie Josie, make it a quick visit, yeah? I'll have the driver follow the Baldwin family's car. Just hop in to come back home whenever."

Garrett reminded her too, "Don't bother with lunch at the Baldwin's. I'll have a seafood feast ready for you here."

Josefina couldn't help but laugh at their overprotectiveness. "Don't worry, I'll be home for lunch."

Her words eased the couple's worries. They saw Josefina to the door, watched her get into the Baldwin's car, their hearts heavy with longing.

"Honey, it hurts me to watch Josie drive off. It's like our little girl's left the nest for good."