"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 the

returned to the company when she

billion for you to paint a

"What kind

secret admirer. They're

She remembered the outfit she wore in her office that day quite distinctly. "Boss, I reckon your admirers could line up

bank. To refuse the offer could reveal her identity. "Boss, if you don't paint, you'll probably give yourself away, right? I mean, who passes

speechless. Was she a fool for

decided to

them know. Boss, you're amazing. Just like that, you can

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

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

maybe over the weekend. We can bring Percy and Kale along for a family day

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