Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

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."

the company will agree to sell them to you?" Billy's reply was quick, "I've got

how much are you willing to

out,

laughed, a mocking glint in her eyes that made Billy's skin crawl.

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

and I'll make it worth your while.

gaze so intense it felt like it could burn a hole

looking at something