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."

secret," Oliver assured her. His

chimed in, protective as ever, "Josie doesn't want this out in the open, Oliver. Keep this under wraps, you

promise made to Josie. My

awkward crossfire, deftly changed the subject, "Josie, what do you think of these

guided Josefina towards the artwork, Oliver trailed behind

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

took note of Oliver's shadowing behavior. Ruby, ever the speculator, ventured a bold guess. "Xavier, do

entirely dismissed nor fully believed. Without replying, he observed the interaction between Oliver and Josefina. As Walter discussed

impeccable reputation, and Xavier had never heard any murmur of scandal associated with him. A daring thought crossed Xavier's mind:

hair, checked his reflection for the umpteenth time, and approached her with a confident stride. "So, you're Gideon, right?" Josefina glanced sideways at Xavier,

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