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."

the Anya brand to manage, she certainly wasn't going to get her hands dirty

I'll take care

office, Holly crept in, trembling. She looked terrible, with dark circles under her eyes and red veins webbing through them, a clear sign

in her chair, sipping the coffee. The bitter taste

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

smile on her stunning face, "Holly, what

speaking reluctantly, "Ms. Josefina, I've come

almost laughed out

clean. Someone bribed me to hand over Alex's designs. They

sudden confession?"

being 'the only one' means nothing without real talent. Without Alex, another designer will step up.

the more she thought about it, the more 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

faults and beg for your mercy, for a chance to make

she heard Josefina's words. "I'll give

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

over suspicion. If I've decided to keep you

Holly resolved to be loyal to Josefina alone. "Thank you, Ms. Josefina, I won't let you down." She walked away,

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