Now, facing Josefina, her demeanor was so unyielding, as if she were spitting fire, and it made Billy feel like she was a complete stranger. Billy recalled his purpose for coming here and began, "Josie, since you work at this company, do you know the CEO?"

Josefina herself was the CEO of the company, a fact sadly unknown to Billy.

Josefina just hummed in response, and Billy, eyes sparkling with hope, pressed on, "So, you have a good relationship with them?"

Another hum from Josefina, and Billy got all wound up, "Josie, since you're tight with them, could you talk to them? Ask them to sell those design blueprints to our company." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Josefina was taken aback, staring at Billy in disbelief, "You want to buy design blueprints?"

Billy nodded earnestly, "Yeah, you might not know this, but Ava from your company came to ours with some designs, and it turns out they were knock-offs of your company's work. That woman's put me in a real bind. I've got the factory working overtime producing these clothes, and now, because of Ava's little stunt, all these customers who pre-ordered are demanding refunds. If this keeps up, it'll be the death of

me."

what makes you so sure the company will agree to sell them to you?" Billy's reply was quick, "I've got to at least try, right? Josie, you were once my daughter after all. Help me out here, talk to your CEO and convince them to sell

are you

blurted out,

in her eyes that made Billy's skin crawl. "What's so funny?" he asked,

how you just throw out a million like it's pocket change. Mr. Antonio, are you sure your

needed Josefina's help, he swallowed his anger. In a softer tone, Billy pleaded, "Josie, come on, help me out. Have a word with your CEO for me, and I'll make it worth your while. What do you say? If your CEO is

blazed with fury, pinning Billy with a gaze so intense it felt like it

was as if she were looking at something devoid of life, and it made

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