Their eyes locked in a sudden collision, and Josefina's heart skipped a beat. Her secret - being Gideon - was out, and Oliver had stumbled upon it!

Oliver himself was taken aback. He'd merely wanted a moment with Josefina, to enjoy her company, but instead, he overheard the bombshell revelation that she was connected to Gideon.

With a knowing gaze that seemed to pierce through her, Oliver's smile was disarmingly charming. Josefina's heart lurched, and she found herself speechless under his intent scrutiny.

Oliver closed the distance, his presence undeniable. "Josie, how many more layers are you hiding from me, huh?"

Josefina was flustered as if caught with her hand in the cookie jar, and her cheeks flared with color. "You heard everything."

keep your secret," Oliver

doesn't want this out in the open, Oliver. Keep

a promise made to

changed the subject, "Josie, what do you think

Josefina towards the artwork, Oliver trailed behind her, step by step, matching

Shay's watchful eyes. Browsing the art herself, she followed Oliver, always a few steps behind, mirroring

ever the speculator, ventured a bold guess. "Xavier, do you think... could Josefina be cozying

words couldn't be entirely dismissed nor fully believed. Without replying, he observed the interaction between Oliver and Josefina. As Walter discussed his paintings with a proud and satisfied nod

never heard any murmur of scandal associated with him.

was alone, Xavier straightened his impeccable hair, checked his reflection for the umpteenth time, and approached her with a confident stride. "So, you're Gideon, right?" Josefina

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