Given that it involved Billy, she knew she had to get involved.


    "Wait, he wants to buy shares in yourpany? Is he friends with your dad?" Josefina inquired with a raised eyebrow.


    Alex sighed, "I''m not sure about their rtionship. Since my father took up with that homewrecker, my sister and I have been kicked out. Our mom passed away from the stress, leaving just the two of us."


    Jade spoke up, her voice crackling angrily, "I''ve never seen someone so shameless. Thank you for saving my brother and me today. But our troubles are too dangerous for you. You shouldn''t get tangled up in this mess. It could ruin your life."


    "Jade''s right, Ms. Josefina. Please, just go back to your life," Alex added. They worried Josefina might end up in harm''s way if those people returned.


    Josefina pondered over the fact that Billy was involved. He was now entwined in Alex''s family affairs.


    Could she let Billy get what he wants?


    No way! Just not possible!


    "Pack your bags. You''reing with me. You can''t stay here anymore. I have a ce that would be perfect for you. I''ll rent it to you."


    Alex and Jade exchanged a look, hesitating.


    "I''m helping you for two reasons," Josefina stated firmly. "First, as the boss, I am responsible for ensuring my employee''s safety. And second, I''ve got a score to settle with Billy. The enemy of my enemy is my friend."


    Her words were reasoned andpelling. After a brief discussion, Alex and Jade gathered some belongings and followed Josefina. Upon arriving at the house Josefina had mentioned, they were stunned. "Ms. Josefina, this ce doesn''t look cheap," Alex muttered.


    Jade was taken aback. "Ms. Josie, this ce looks too fancy for us. Can we afford it on my brother''s sry?"


    Josefina chuckled. "Don''t worry, it''s affordable. I''ve been looking for someone to house-sit, actually. You can stay here with a friendly discount." Jade shook her head. "No, we can''t take advantage of your kindness."


    "Ms. Josefina, I don''t want to exploit your generosity either," Alex said.


    Jade hastened to exin, "You''ve already done so much for us. Even if my brother is your colleague, you don''t need to help this much. He


    might be easy on the eyes, beet


    know he''s not in your league. He can''t repay you in... that way. We can''t afford this kindness


    Alex''s face turned crimson. "Jade! What are you going on about? Is Ms. Josefina that sort of person? We''re not talking about some kind of indecent transaction here!" S


    Jade scratched her head, sheepishly adding, "I just meant we can''t repay the favor, that''s all."


    Josefina witnessed the siblings'' bickering and was reminded of her own times with the apprentices.


    "Cut the drama. Are you staying orContent protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    not? If you don''t take this ce, do you n on ending up in the gutter? Those people are ruthless. You''ll


    lose more than just shares. You


    might lose your lives. If you want to repay me, just make sure Alex works hard. He could excel as a designer and devote himself to mypany. How about that?"


    Jade looked to Alex for guidance. Her brother remained silent for a moment, then nodded. "Ms. Josefina, we''ll pay whatever the rent is. I can afford it." "Good. Go on in and take a look," Josefina said, leading them inside.


    The apartment was a spacious, upscale t with four bedrooms and two living areas, plenty of space for Alex to work on his designs.


    After they were settled, Josefina turned to Alex and said, "If you can''t hold onto the shares, sell them to me, not to Billy."