Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 580

Asher was practically in tears as he faced Mr. Oliver, "Look, I'm not playin' dumb here, Mr. Oliver. Honest to God, I have no idea who the guy is. I was just the middleman, took the cash, and did the job. I swear I don't know his name or anything."

Clutching his fists, Asher gave a little shake in front of him. "You gotta at least know what the guy looks like."

"I didn't even get a good look at him. Dude was all masked up, hat on and everything. Couldn't tell ya, really."

Fuming, Asher gave him another kick for good measure. "You take on jobs from strangers without even a clue who they are? You ain't scared of ending up six feet under?"

The man replied with a helpless shrug, "I was strapped for cash. Someone waves green in my face, I get to work. That's how it is."

Asher was at a loss for words.

No matter how hard they pressed, the man didn't spill any beans about who had hired him.

All he knew was the beef between Oliver and Grant, but beyond that, nothing.

Running into a dead end, Oliver had no choice but to hand him over to the cops.

The man's pleas fell on deaf ears, and his fate was sealed.

Asher had bagged their man, but without unmasking the mastermind, he couldn't shake the unease.

Would Mr. Oliver be ticked off?

With that thought nagging at him, Asher cautiously broached the subject. "Mr. Oliver, I gave him the third degree before bringing him here. No matter the heat I put on him, he wouldn't cough up a description of the boss."

Oliver remained silent, his piercing gaze fixed on the horizon, a frown etched into his forehead.

Suddenly, Asher had the unnerving feeling that maybe, just maybe, Oliver knew who was pulling the strings all along.

That look in his eyes was telling, wasn't it?

...

"Grant, you should've told me you were coming," Josefina greeted him with a smile.

"I figured if I gave you a heads-up, you might turn me away," Grant replied, his smile belying the effort he put into keeping his emotions in check.

Perhaps it was fate that he was destined to be only a brother to Josefina.

Josefina joined Hattie, sitting by her side.

"Grant, have you eaten? I can ask Annika to whip up something for you. She's a whiz in the kitchen."

"I had a bite already, Rosa. Just dropped by to check in. I'm heading back to Rose Bay Island today, but I wanted to see you first."

Hattie chimed in with a warm smile, "Grant, why don't you stick around Westwood for a couple more days? Take in the sights. And don't you leave today—stay for dinner. You and your folks looked after Josie for years; we owe you a proper thank you."

Hattie was overjoyed. Josie had been fortunate to have Hayden and Grant in her life, both stand-up guys. She was eternally grateful to those who cherished her daughter like their own.