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."

did, and I'll keep your secret," Oliver assured

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

a promise made

the

Josefina towards the artwork, Oliver trailed behind her,

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

and Ruby, too, took note of Oliver's shadowing behavior. Ruby, ever the speculator, ventured a bold guess. "Xavier, do you think... could Josefina be cozying up

replying, he observed the interaction between Oliver and Josefina.

any murmur of scandal associated with him. A daring thought crossed Xavier's mind:

his impeccable hair, checked his reflection for the umpteenth time, and approached her with a confident stride.

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