Josefina hit redial on her phone, and Luke's anxious voice crackled through the speaker. "Boss, big client alert!"

Josefina raised an eyebrow. "Which client?"

"The one who dropped a fortune on your self-portrait last time. Well, he's back for more."

Josefina let out a sigh. A self-portrait, again?

"Luke, tell this guy I'm swamped. I have no time for brushwork."

"Are you turning down cash? Since when were you not in it for the green?"

Luke caught on quick. Josefina was notorious for her money-making hustle. If she was passing up this payday, something was up. He whispered, "What's the deal? Is the art collector your nemesis or something?"

"You're overthinking it."

you've been the cash queen. No job is too big, and no fee is too small. What's the story this time? There's gotta be more to it, and

replied with slight irritation, "Luke, with that imagination, why aren't

not Oliver, is

Busted.

got the hots for you. Can't say he doesn't have taste. You're top-notch, and him

too chatty. I've got stuff to do. Later."

bed, rest eluding her. Her phone rang,

fumbles, Lena? Ever since Josefina got

shivers down Lena's spine. Her teeth chattered uncontrollably, betraying her unrest. "It's like Josefina's onto every

"Really? What is she, some kind

gone right.

so suddenly. "Stay your hand for now. I'll have someone look into

act recklessly, fearing she'd botch his plans

sent you to the Harrison family for a reason. Serve well," he reminded her. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early

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