Luke paced anxiously on the other side of the room, his voice tinged with exasperation. "Boss, why haven't you exposed Ruby for the poser she is yet? I've seen Billy's company's latest design, and it's obviously your work. It doesn't have your name on it, but the style screams 'you!""

Josefina's voice was the epitome of calm. "Let me have a look."

A quick search revealed headlines that praised the prodigious talents of the city's golden girl, Ruby. Below were countless accolades singing Ruby's praises, suggesting her talent was unmatched. Though Ruby's photograph was nowhere to be found, her name was already a household word.

"Luke, take a breather. I'll handle this," Josefina reassured him, her ever-cool demeanor calming Luke's restlessness.

"Boss, I knew you'd be the one to sort it out," Luke said, the excitement in his voice barely contained.

Josefina's lips curved into a faint smile. "Got to get back to work."

After ending the call, Josefina stepped back into the conference room.

dressed and ready to leave. George blinked in surprise. "Sir, where's Ms. Josefina? Aren't you two together? I brought breakfast fo both

tersely, "She went back

In the car, George

in his eyes

He said if you're not back by ten tonight, he'll come

emanating from him. George, feeling the temperature

a crazy father like that," George mused. And this was a trial that Oliver

an icy tone, "Noted. Back to the office." George remained silent the rest of the drive

from the receptionist that a woman claiming to be Oliver's fiancée had been

presence and piercing gaze

figure advancing towards her, her heart leaping to her throat. She watched him approach, momentarily losing her ability to speak. Did Oliver's willingness to

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