On a brisk Monday morning, Josefina strode into the office, her presence instantly commanding attention.

No sooner had she arrived than Alex rushed over, urgency written all over his face, falling into step beside her. "Josefina?"

Josefina noticed the unease in Alex's expression, but didn't press for details. Instead, she asked, "Is the design I asked you to work on done? Come to my office."

Her voice resonated with authority, a palpable force that silenced any would-be objections.

Once in her office, Alex finally blurted out, "Ms. Josefina, you arrived just in time. There's been a mishap. Noel went rogue and switched out the supplier you had locked down. I was about to call you, and then you showed up."

let out a derisive laugh. "He's got guts, I'll give

smartphone and shot off a message to the team, calling for a meeting in five minutes. After setting that in motion, she turned back to Alex. "Don't

he got it. "Ms. Josefina, you

hours, it's every man for himself, and he sure as hell isn't my boss. I couldn't care less!" Josefina couldn't help but smile. Alex

room filled with a tense silence as Josefina entered,

if Josefina was flexing her muscles, showing him who was boss.

him. "Mr. Noel, why did you replace the supplier I had

smile, the picture of approachability. "Ms. Josefina, I've been in this game for years. I know which suppliers fit the bill and which fabrics are the best. I didn't understand your choice,

opinion doesn't matter to me," Josefina retorted, her

flaring within him. "Ms. Josefina, you're young and lack experience in these matters. Just because you're in charge doesn't mean you call all the shots," he insisted. Josefina's aura flared, her piercing eyes shining with an intimidating brilliance. "Oh? Are you dissatisfied with the fact that I'm in

that," Noel replied with

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