Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The officer approached with a courteous tone, "Mr. Billy, you're currently a suspect in a kidnapping case. Come with us, please."

Billy had a sinking feeling in his gut, knowing he wasn't entirely innocent. Yet, when faced with the law, he put up a fierce front. "I'm not going anywhere! You're spouting nonsense! I'm a good citizen. How could I possibly kidnap someone? You've clearly got the wrong guy."

"The complaint came straight from Alex, who's waiting at the hospital for you. Right or wrong, you'll find out once you come with us," the officer insisted.

Billy wanted to refuse, but he knew he had no choice if he wanted to stay out of deeper trouble.

At the precinct.

The police uncovered the bitter feud between Billy and Alex. Alex, pale as a ghost, presented his medical report. Broken ribs, a concussion - his condition was dire.

Billy was livid. "Who saw me hit him? Anyone? Is there any evidence?"

Without proof, how could they accuse him of assaulting Alex?

The officer pulled out a cell phone and showed him a video. There was Billy, on camera, ordering his goons to beat up Alex, even threatening his life.

Once busted, Billy felt a chill in his heart. "Alex, you've conspired with others to frame me! This is a setup, a trap you've laid for me!"

"Do you think I'd use my own life to set a trap? I'm not an idiot. The feud between you and my father has nothing to do with me. If you come after me again, the cops will be on my side," Alex retorted. Billy, seething with anger, felt like a juicy opportunity had just slipped through his fingers.

He still tried to justify himself, "The Townsend family owes me money. Alex's dad skipped town. It's only fair - a son pays his father's debts. What's that got to do with me?"

"Then you go abroad and find him!

Didn't you think of the

consequences when you made that deal? Straight talk, with your kind of management, bankruptcy is the only end, right?" Alex shot back

Billy was left speechless, and even felt insulted. Fuming, he stood up and slammed the table. "Shut your mouth!"

"Officer, look at him. He's about to hit me..." Alex played the victim, and his face was the picture of innocence, begging for protection.

With every move Billy made, he seemed more like the villain in the eyes of the onlookers.

"Sit down, Billy You're in a police

station. Who are you

threatening?

Let me tell you, the contract you signed with Alex's father is binding. Alex's shares cannot be touched or sold without his knowledge," the officer interjected firmly.

Alex nodded emphatically, "Officer, you couldn't be more right! These people, they want to bleed me dry. My sister and I, we only have each other. Life's been so hard for us."

Billy was biting his lip in frustration. He was desperate to find out who had helped Alex dig such a deep hole for him.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

After the mediation, Billy was warned to stay away from Alex. If any harm came to Alex and Billy's fingerprints were on it, jail was in Billy's future.

They stepped out of the precinct, and Billy's expression was thunderous.

Alex emerged with a sly smile. "Mr. Antonio, isn't it a lovely day today?"

"A lovely day my foot!" Billy snapped.

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"Oh, so Mr. Antonio does have ears Good to hear. You'd better remember everything the officer just saiddf you cause me trouble again, I'll be the one sending you to prison."

Billy was seething.

Alex strolled away with a swagger, but Billy, with determination in his stride, caught up and blocked his path.