The servant's face lit up with joy, and she scurried off to fetch the money from the butler.

"Mom, I heard from a classmate that she saw Josefina outside Gourmet Galaxy. She was grabbing a bite there," Ruby mentioned casually.

Lauren grabbed her purse and headed for the door, determination in her stride. "I'm going to confront that little hussy right now."

Ruby, not entirely at ease and admittedly eager for a spectacle, followed Lauren outside.

Billy didn't make it home that evening. The office was in chaos, and he had to stay back to strategize.

After a hearty meal, Josefina said to Alex, "I've settled the bill here, Alex. I need to head home now, but you guys should go on to karaoke. Just bring the receipt back to the office for reimbursement."

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Ms. Josefina." her employees chimed in, thrilled and

they might enjoy themselves more in her absence. Clutching her purse, she

entrance. The weather was scorching, and Lauren, determined not to miss Josefina, had decided against the comfort of her

Josefina, dressed in a crisp white blouse and a flowing skirt, looked at Lauren with an icy stare that made her falter. "The wicked bring about their own demise! If it weren't for Mr. Antonio

and shook her head

Josefina. "My parents raised you, and even though you're not related by blood, you owe them for that upbringing.

"Ruby, the orphanage raised you. How do you plan to repay that kindness? Since you've been back, have you visited the dean who cared for you? Have you seen the people who helped you through those

cheeks flared with anger. "You don't have to guilt trip

Guilt-tripping you?" Josefina

fumed, at a

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