Chapter 130


    Now, facing Josefina, her demeanor was so unyielding, as if she were spitting fire, and it made Billy


    feel like she was aplete stranger.


    Billy recalled his purpose foring here and began, “Josie, since you work at thispany, do


    you know the CEO?”


    Josefina herself was the CEO of thepany, a fact sadly unknown to Billy.


    Josefina just hummed in response, and Billy, eyes sparkling with hope, pressed on, “So, you have a


    good rtionship with them?”


    Another hum from Josefina, and Billy got all wound up, “Josie, since you’re tight with them, could


    you talk to them? Ask them to sell those design blueprints to ourpany.”


    Josefina was taken aback, staring at Billy in disbelief, “You want to buy design blueprints?”


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    Billy nodded earnestly, “Yeah, you might not know this, but Ava from yourpany came to ours


    with some designs, and it turns out they were knock-offs of yourpany’s work. That woman’s put


    me in a real bind. I’ve got the factory working overtime producing these clothes, and now, because


    of Ava’s little stunt, all these customers who pre-ordered are demanding refunds. If this keeps up,


    it’ll be the death of me.”


    Josefina hadn’t expected Billy was looking to purchase design blueprints. A sly grin crept across


    Josefina’s face as she asked softly, “And what makes you so sure thepany will agree to sell


    them to you?”


    Billy’s reply was quick, “I’ve got to at least try, right? Josie, you were once my daughter after all.


    Help me out here, talk to your CEO and convince them to sell me the designs.”


    “And how much are you willing to pay?” Josefina inquired.


    Billy blurted out, “A million?”


    Josefinaughed, a mocking glint in her eyes that made Billy’s skin crawl. “What’s so funny?” he


    asked, irritation creeping into his voice.


    “I’mughing at how you just throw out a million like it''s pocket change. Mr. Antonio, are you sure


    your head’s screwed on right?”


    Billy was seething, but remembering he needed Josefina’s help, he swallowed his anger. In a softer


    tone, Billy pleaded, “Josie,e on, help me out. Have a word with your CEO for me, and I’ll make


    it worth your while. What do you say? If your CEO is happy, do you think they would keep you at the


    reception desk? You’d be promoted to his personal assistant in no time.”


    Josefina’s eyes zed with fury, pinning Billy with a gaze so intense it felt like it could burn a hole


    right through him.


    Her stare was as if she were looking at something devoid of life, and it made Billy extremely


    ufortable.


    “Why are you staring at me like that?”


    "Are you suggesting that I go seduce someone to benefit you?" Josefina angrily questioned.


    Billy nced around, then said in a hushed tone, “Josie, I’m thinking of your best interest here. If my


    company stays afloat, you’ll have a better chance of marrying some rich guy and living a good life.


    Isn’t that what you want? Even if you’re a top student, there’s no guarantee ofnding a good job,


    right?”


    If Billy hadn’t been her foster father, and raised her once upon a time, Josefina would have thrown


    him out on the spot.


    His soul was just too foul. With an icy gaze, Josefina fixed Billy in ce, “Not everyone has a soul


    as filthy as yours. Get out.”


    Billy’s temper red at the rebuke, and he bellowed back, “You dare raise your voice at me?


    Josefina, you''re just a receptionist, what right do you have to kick me out? Are you the boss here?”


    Right on cue, the receptionist returned with a puzzled look, “President Josefina, what’s going on?


    Should I call the police?”