Chapter 598

"Josie, you're a full-fledged member of the Harrison family, and that means you have a stake in the legacy. Mom and Dad have already decided they're giving you shares in the company. You'll be one of the bosses," Dorian said with an unyielding seriousness that left no room for doubt. Josefina knew it was true.

But the truth was, she had no idea how to run the Harrison empire.

Her own ventures were more than enough to keep her busy; taking on the family business was simply out of the question.

"Dorian, you know I've got my hands full with my own things. I'd be much more comfortable leaving the family business to you. I believe in you, Dorian," Josefina said with a teasing smile.

Dorian, however, wasn't ready to let it go. "Josie, just hear me out. Stick with the company. Is it the office? Don't like it? Tell me what style you want, and I'll have it remodeled to your liking."

"Dorian, that's really not necessary," Josefina said, shocked by his suggestion.

It wasn't the office she didn't like; she just didn't want the job. Why couldn't Dorian see that?

With a sigh, Josefina explained, "Dorian, I'm honestly overwhelmed. School starts next Wednesday, plus I have military training, classes, painting, fashion design, medical volunteering, and running my own company. I'm not a superhero, Dorian. I'm genuinely afraid I'll burn out."

Dorian was left speechless.

"Josie, that's not what I meant. I just wanted you to be involved in the business."

"Dorian, I get it. But the company's in your hands now. You're the best, Dorian, really top-notch!" she said with a playful wink.

Dorian was torn between laughter and frustration, but with Josefina's repeated refusals, he couldn't press her further.

"Josie, your office will always be here for you. Drop by anytime, you're always welcome," he relented.

"Thanks, Dorian," she said, relieved that he wasn't pushing the issue further. She really was afraid of burning out.

After leaving Dorian's office, Josefina headed to her own company and called Alex into her office.

Casually dressed and wearing a grin that could light up the room, Alex asked, "Ms. Josefina, what's up? You needed me for something?"

Josefina gestured for him to take a

seat. "Alex, I've got school

registration next Wednesday, plus military training. My schedule's

packed so I'm thi

of handing

over the reins to you. I want you to take my place."

Alex's eyes went wide, shock written all over his face.

"Ms. Josefina, no way! I can't handle that kind of responsibility. I can't fill your shoes."

Alex was shaking his head so vigorously, he looked like he might get whiplash.

"Ms. Josefina, I can't deal with that kind of pressure. Please don't make me the boss "I'm already swamped with designing clothes, I really don't have time to run a company."

Josefina couldn't help but laugh at his dramatic refusal.

Most people were dying to be the boss, but Alex? What was his deal?

"Alex, don't you want to think it over?"

"No need to think. I'm not up for the job. Why not consider Kale for the boss? He's reliable and diligent; he's the right fit."

Josefina had thought about Kale,

but she figured Alex, with his

Pol

expertise in fashion design, might be

better suited for leading the

Company Contert

"Alex, are you sure you won't reconsider?" Josefina asked once more.

Alex just shook his head and chuckled, "Ms. Josefina, really, I'm good. I know my strengths, and running the company isn't one of them."

Seeing Alex's steadfast refusal, Josefina had no choice but to let it go.