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."

your secret,"

doesn't want this out in the

forget a promise made to Josie. My word is my

the awkward crossfire, deftly changed the subject, "Josie,

Oliver trailed behind her, step by

didn't escape Shay's watchful eyes. Browsing the art herself, she followed Oliver, always

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

Oliver and Josefina. As Walter discussed his paintings with a

murmur of scandal associated with him. A daring thought crossed Xavier's mind: could Josefina be the elusive, mysterious apprentice

moment when Josefina 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 glanced sideways at Xavier, choosing silence over

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