"Ms. Josefina, you flatter me. Though I've been away from the office, I've certainly heard about your capabilities," Noel said. His tone was laced with a casual respect. "Thank you," Josefina responded with a gracious nod. "I've heard quite a bit about your prowess as well."

She flipped open the folder in front of her, revealing information about a textile mill. After briefly scanning the contents, she closed the folder with an air of finality.

Noel, who had anticipated Josefina's approval of the mill he had suggested, was taken aback when he heard her reject the proposition.

"Noel, while the factory you've found certainly has merit, I've already chosen a different partner to collaborate with. The contracts have been signed," she informed him with a tone of polite detachment. Noel's face shifted. His expression was a mix of incredulity and frustration. "Ms. Josefina, shouldn't this be a matter for the purchasing department?" he asked, struggling to maintain his composure. "Noel, I understand you've been on leave, but the company has other people who can manage these affairs. If we all waited for your return to conduct business, how would the company function?" Josefina countered. Her voice was steady and confident.

His expression grew sour. He realized that Josefina — a woman he had underestimated — had the gall to put him in his place.

Ms. Josefina. I'll make sure to minimize any future absences,"

he added, "If there's nothing else, I'll take

said, dismissing him

straight to his office where his

pushover. She's already outmaneuvered Jaxon and Ava. You don't think

She climbed the ranks using her charms, not her skill. I refuse to believe she'll stay on top for long!" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find

designs, they seem to be her doing. She turned the whole

would fail. If Josefina was an easy target, he'd have

Josefina got those designs. Are they original, or

folks in design think they might be Anya's

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