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Chapter 130
Chapter 130
Now, facing Josefina, her demeanor was so unyielding, as if she were spitting fire, and it made Billy feel like she was a complete stranger.
Billy recalled his purpose for coming here and began, “Josie, since you work at this company, do you know the CEO?”
Josefina herself was the CEO of the company, a fact sadly unknown to Billy.
Josefina just hummed in response, and Billy, eyes sparkling with hope, pressed on, “So, you have a good relationship 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 our company.”
Josefina was taken aback, staring at Billy in disbelief, “You want to buy design blueprints?”
Billy nodded earnestly, “Yeah, you might not know this, but Ava from your company came to ours with some designs, and it turns out they were knock-offs of your company’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 the company 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?”
Josefina laughed, a mocking glint in her eyes that made Billy’s skin crawl. “What’s so funny?” he asked, irritation creeping into his voice. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
“I’m laughing 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, come 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 blazed 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 uncomfortable.
“Why are you staring at me like that?”
"Are you suggesting that I go seduce someone to benefit you?" Josefina angrily questioned.
Billy glanced 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 of landing 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 place, “Not everyone has a soul as filthy as yours. Get out.”
Billy’s temper flared 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?”