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."

wasn't going

nodded, "Got it. I'll take care of

trembling. She looked terrible, with dark circles under her eyes and red veins webbing through them, a clear sign of a sleepless

in her chair, sipping the coffee. The bitter

smile, didn't dare to get too close to Josefina, yet she had

her stunning face, "Holly, what brings you

with trepidation, speaking reluctantly, "Ms. Josefina,

almost laughed

smile, Holly continued, "Yes, I've come to come clean. Someone bribed me to hand over Alex's designs. They said as long as Alex

the sudden confession?"

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

more she thought about it, the more she feared that Josefina might know about her betrayal. The more

admit my faults and beg for your mercy, for

"I'll give you another chance to prove yourself in the

Josefina, you're willing to give me another chance? Aren't you afraid I might

suspicion. If I've decided to keep you on, it's

Josefina's words, Holly resolved to be loyal to Josefina alone. "Thank you, Ms.

going to continue working with me?] S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

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