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.

was already dressed and ready to leave. George

went back to

on his heels, George followed Oliver out of the hospital. In the car, George broached another topic. "Sir, your father wants to have dinner with

expression darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes

already declined on your behalf, but he insists on seeing you. He said if you're not back by ten tonight, he'll

emanating from him. George, feeling the

is the trial of having a crazy father like that," George mused. And this was

spoke in an icy tone, "Noted. Back to the

that a woman claiming

commanding presence and piercing gaze sent her bowing her head, unable to meet his

approached, she jumped to her feet and swung around to face the tall 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 come and see

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