"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?

left

barely returned to the company when she got a call from

a cool billion for you to

was shocked. "What

person must be your secret

it was one taken by Oliver. She remembered the outfit she wore

in the bank. To refuse the offer could reveal her identity. "Boss, if you don't paint, you'll probably give yourself

a fool for not taking the money

decided to

I'll let them know. Boss, you're amazing.

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

roast as a thank you. I told her you've been busy

a visit after wrapping up some company business, maybe over the weekend. We can bring Percy and Kale along for a family day out." "That'd make her day," Luke said before hanging up to call his mother with

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