Billy stormed out of the house, feeling too restless to stick around any longer.

Lauren stood in the room with a somber look in her eyes. She couldn't fathom how their lives had spiraled into this mess - all thanks to Josefina.

Josefina arrived at the company for work. As soon as she stepped in, she could see everyone was frantically answering phone calls.

Kale made his way over. He had his phone turned off to spare a moment to chat with Josefina.

"Bit of a madhouse, huh?" Josefina said as she placed her bag on the shelf.

Kale explained, "These folks are desperate for partnerships. They're too intimidated to ring me up directly, so they're reaching out to the staff through back channels. I've instructed everyone to cut off any calls that aren't going anywhere."

Josefina settled into her chair, and Kale brought her a cup of coffee.

"Ms. Josefina, with you now taking on Anya's identity, word travels fast. I reckon we'll see even more people knocking on our door looking to strike a deal."

Josefina told him, "Let them know that I'm just running the company and Alex is the one behind the design work, not me."

going to get her hands

"Got it. I'll take care

with dark circles under her eyes and red veins webbing through them,

sipping the coffee. The

didn't dare to get too close to Josefina,

eyed her, an indifferent smile on her stunning face, "Holly, what brings

advanced with trepidation, speaking reluctantly, "Ms. Josefina, I've come to

laughed

Holly continued, "Yes, I've come to come clean. Someone bribed me to hand over Alex's designs. They said as long as Alex was gone, I would be the only designer left, the chosen one you'd

sudden confession?"

that being 'the only one' means nothing without real talent. Without Alex, another designer will step up. My skills aren't enough to catch

she feared that Josefina might know about her betrayal. The more she dwelled on it, the harder it was to sleep. Before dawn, she was up, first

mercy, for a chance to

heard Josefina's words. "I'll give you another chance to prove

looked up incredulously, "Really? Ms. Josefina, you're willing to give me another chance? Aren't you afraid I might betray you

believe in trust over suspicion. If I've decided to keep

to Josefina alone. "Thank you, Ms. Josefina, I won't let you down."

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