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

meeting in five minutes. After setting that in motion, she turned back to Alex. "Don't go anywhere. You'll join me in

and then he got it. "Ms. Josefina, you think

on his lips. "Don't worry about me. Noel can't touch me here. After hours, it's every man for himself, and he sure as hell

as Josefina entered, her keen gaze enough to quiet any

was flexing her muscles, showing him who

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

offered a congenial smile, the picture of approachability. "Ms. Josefina, I've been in this game for years. I know which suppliers fit the

to me," Josefina retorted,

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

that," Noel replied

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