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."

laugh. "He's

her 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.

he got it. "Ms. Josefina, you think Noel might

me here. After hours, it's every man for himself, and he sure as hell isn't my boss. I couldn't care less!" Josefina

with a tense silence as Josefina

included Noel. Puzzled, he wondered if Josefina was flexing her muscles, showing him who was boss. He dismissed Josefina with

eyes fixed on him. "Mr. Noel, why did you replace the supplier I had chosen without consulting me first?" Was she

in this game for years. I know which suppliers fit the bill and which fabrics are the best. I didn't understand your choice, and frankly, I

me," Josefina

her dismissal, anger 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

say that," Noel replied with a sugary

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