The night was deep, and Billy was wide awake, restless with a mind that refused to quiet. He held his phone and dialed Josefina's number. The unfamiliar number rang through, and Josefina answered. Billy's voice was tinged with urgency. "Josie, it's Dad. I really need to talk to you."

Without a second thought, Josefina hung up.

Undeterred, Billy grabbed another phone and tried again. "Josie, please, just hear me out, okay?"

Predictably, Josefina disconnected the call once more.

Billy was persistent, each call met with Josefina's unwavering resolve to block him. On the sixth attempt, she finally answered, her voice icy, "Billy, spit it out already. What do you want?" Josefina's cold demeanor sent a shiver down Billy's spine, his grip tightening around the phone.

Still, he forced a gentle smile, and his voice followed suit. "Josie, I'm calling because I want Ruby to apologize to you in person. It's all Ruby's fault. If it weren't for Ruby's stubbornness and unforgivable mistake, you wouldn't be so angry."

escaped Josefina. "So, what? You're scared to lose money, and you don't want

what you want. I know Ruby has upset you, and I want to give her the chance to make it right. From now on,

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scoff came from Josefina, "So, did I make Ruby claim my work as her own? Was it me who chose to be incompetent and yet pretend otherwise? Lauren, you raised me because I was part of the Antonio family. But I'm actually curious. You've always said I'm not like you, not part of the Antonio family. Why

face turned pale, her back to Billy hiding her panic. She shouted into the phone, "What are you implying, you little troublemaker! If you know what's good for you, you'll drop the case against Ruby." Josefina hung up without another word, promptly blocking the number. Lauren's curses

you doing? Why did you provoke Josefina? Do you have any idea how many times I had to call before she answered? Lauren, you're useless. You pay the

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