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.

to leave. George blinked in surprise. "Sir, where's Ms. Josefina? Aren't you two together? I

tersely, "She went back to

In the car, George broached another topic.

storm brewing in his eyes at the mention of

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

the temperature drop, dared not

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

a moment, Oliver spoke in an icy tone, "Noted. Back to the office." George remained silent the rest of

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

the receptionist. His commanding presence and piercing gaze sent her bowing

the lounge, her nerves frayed with anticipation. When footsteps 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

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