Chapter 123


    Josefina fidgeted in her chair. Her eyes darted down as she leaned back, causing the chair to


    retreat several inches.


    Oliver’s lips curled into a wry smile as he leisurely took a seat across the desk. There was only the


    expanse of the office table between them, yet Josefina felt as if he was right next to her, especially


    with the heat in Oliver’s gaze.


    “Oliver, did you need something from me?” she asked, trying to sound casual.


    Oliver crossed his legs, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyesplemented by an indulgent smirk.


    “Do I need a reason to see you?”


    Josefina’s mind raced back to the design draft she was anxious to keep hidden. She inched


    forward, hoping to shield it from view. “I’m a bit tied up today. If there’s nothing pressing, maybe you


    coulde backter?”


    Oliver’s voice was smooth as silk. “Oh, but there is something.”


    Like a magician producing a rabbit from a hat, he ced a stack of business cards on Josefina’s


    desk. “Take a look. Pick any designer you like, and I’ll have them work on yourpany’s fashion


    line.”


    Josefina’s heart warmed at the gesture. It was clear now; Oliver hade to lend a hand. Though


    he hadn’t spelled it out, the underlying message in his words wasn’t lost on Josefina.


    She was stunned, pointing to the pile of business cards in disbelief. “I can pick any of these, and


    you can get them toe over?”


    Oliver’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “Sure, all of them if you like.”


    The look of utter astonishment on Josefina made her all the more endearing to him. He yearned to


    pinch her soft, adorable cheeks.


    “Oliver, are you some kind of wizard or something?”


    His lips quirked into a slight smile. “You might want to think even bigger.”


    Her boldness piqued. She ventured a guess, “You haven’t already brought these people close to the


    company, have you?”


    Oliver’s grin broadened. “You’re quite the clever one. Spot on.”


    Josefina was in awe. Oliver really did seem capable of anything.


    “Made your choice?” he prodded.


    Josefina declined gracefully. “Thanks for the offer, Oliver, but I don’t need the help. I’ve figured out a


    way to handle things on my own.”


    A thought struck Oliver, and with a yful smile he inquired, “Who did you have in mind?”


    Josefina tensed, wondering what was behind his smile.


    “How did you find out about thepany’s trouble? Have you been keeping tabs on me, Oliver?”


    “I’m your business partner. When the time came for the designs and you hadn’t delivered, should I


    not be concerned? Did you n to deal with this alone?”


    “The deadline isn’t even here yet. Don’t worry. Tomorrow’sunch will go off without a hitch.”


    “So, you don’t need a single card from the table?”


    “Not one, but thank you,” Josefina said with genuine gratitude.


    “How would you like to thank me then?” Oliver’s question was unexpected, catching her off guard.


    “I’ll treat you to dinner,” Josefina replied earnestly.


    Rising from his seat, Oliver gazed down at Josefina’s glowing skin andrge, appealing eyes. He


    gently pinched her cheek, chuckling softly. “Nice to the touch.”


    Josefina touched her cheek with a frown and shot Oliver a disapproving nce. “You know, it’s not


    proper for men and women to touch like this.”


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    “If you’re willing, propriety can be set aside.”


    Josefina was at a loss for words.


    Oliver left the business cards on her desk, not taking them with him. “Keep these. If you need


    anyone’s help, just give me a call.” After saying that, he left the room, recognizing that Josefina was


    indeed very busy.


    Josefina moved the files aside, revealing a design draft that was yet to bepleted. Had Oliver


    actually seen anything?