"Are you not just Josefina? A woman who climbed the ladder with her looks?"

Josefina let out a soft chuckle. "I topped the science final exam this year, and I'm the long-lost legitimate daughter of the Harrison family. Ava, I'm sitting in this seat because my parents handed me the company, and I'm running my own business!"

"What!" Ava was gobsmacked. This was nothing like the gossip she had heard.

Josefina continued, "Whoever's trying to use you is just making you a pawn. If you're in any kind of trouble, I can help."

Ava's interest was piqued, but just as she was about to speak, she remembered something and shook her head. "I don't know what you're talking about. No one's pulling my strings. I just can't stand you! Sue me if you want. I've got nothing to lose!"

Ava stood up to leave, as if another second in Josefina's presence would reveal all her secrets.

Josefina watched her go, and her brow furrowed in concern. Who could wield such influence? She hadn't crossed anyone that powerful, had she?

Josefina left

returned to the company when she got a call

a cool billion for you

"What kind of

chuckled. "Boss, this person must be your secret admirer. They're asking for a portrait

wore in her office that

paint would mean a million in the bank. To refuse the offer could reveal her identity. "Boss, if you don't paint, you'll probably

she a fool for not taking

Josefina decided to take on

you're amazing. Just like that, you can make a

laughed at Luke's words. "How's your mother doing? Is

special pot roast as a thank you. I told her you've been busy lately, and you can't make it to our place just

maybe over the weekend. We can bring Percy and Kale along for a family day out." "That'd make her day,"

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