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."

and I'll keep your secret," Oliver assured her. His smile

protective as ever, "Josie doesn't want this out in

Grandpa Robert. I never forget a promise made to Josie. My word is

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

trailed behind her, step by

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

bold guess. "Xavier, do you think... could Josefina be cozying up to Walter? Is that why Mr. Oliver

replying, he observed the interaction between Oliver and Josefina. As Walter discussed his paintings with

scandal associated with him. A daring thought crossed Xavier's mind: could

checked his reflection for the umpteenth time, and approached

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