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," Oliver assured her. His

as ever, "Josie doesn't want this out in the open, Oliver.

a promise made to Josie.

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

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

eyes. Browsing the art herself, she

do you think... could Josefina be cozying up to Walter?

he observed the interaction between Oliver and Josefina. As Walter discussed his paintings with a proud and satisfied nod to Josefina's

never heard any murmur of scandal associated with him. A daring thought crossed Xavier's mind: could Josefina

when Josefina was alone, Xavier straightened his impeccable hair, checked his reflection for the umpteenth time, and approached her with a

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