Jaxon swaggered in front of Josefina without a clue about the hornet's nest he was stirring up.

"So what if you've been sent here from the higher-ups? Do you even know a thing about design? Have you ever studied design or management? What kind of profits can you bring to the company? My guess is you're just here to put a shine on your resume before you hightail it back to where you came from. My advice? Don't rock the boat."

Josefina let out a cold chuckle, calmly listening as Jaxon vented all his pent-up anger. She hadn't expected to find so many worms in the woodwork at this small company.

How could the company grow and thrive without weeding them out?

As Josefina remained silent, Jaxon's eyes grew greedy, and he smirked at her. "Look, if you know the score and play it cool, we could work together. You stick to your lane, I stick to mine, and we both rake in the cash. How about it?"

Fat chance!

Josefina snorted with a wry smile, standing tall as she looked down at Jaxon. "Jaxon, this company isn't your personal piggy bank. Keep embezzling funds, and you'll be facing a lawsuit soon enough."

her with a murderous glint. "If you

...

driving by. How about I pick you up for dinner? Your mom's here, too.

feeling spread through Josefina. It was touching to be celebrated by her family. Who

at the usual spot. I'll head over in

already around the corner. You'll see our car when you get

it, see you

still around, hemming and hawing, clearly wanting

Josefina

vengeful type. He won't let

already plotting her next move.

...

her way to the restaurant round the corner. Ryan stepped out

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