Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Lauren was grinding her teeth in anger, but Billy was holding her arm, keeping her from exploding into a tirade.

Billy still had that grin plastered on his face. "Josie, have a sip of coffee, chill out. Whatever it is, we can talk it out slow and easy."

Josefina coughed twice behind her hand before taking a couple of sips of her coffee.

That's when Billy continued, "Josie, you know how your mom's got a short fuse, right? She's always been like this, so don't get worked up. I reached out 'cause I need your help with the family biz."

As Josefina kept her lips sealed, Billy pressed on, "Josie, if our company is doing well, you can benefit too, right? I mean, sure, your current folks aren't rolling in dough, but when the time comes for you to tie the knot, me and your mom can throw in a helping hand."

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gets hitched, she's gotta show her worth, make

to? Besides, why would I marry someone who looks down on me? Am I out of my

being played by

"So, are you telling me you called me here to sell myself to

bag, Billy told it how it was, "Josie, take one for the

your biological parents? They ain't billionaires, and you're no rich ladies. Face reality, girl, gotta keep your feet on the ground, right?" Ruby played the

not even family anymore, and you kicked me out. Why should I lift a finger for you? Who do you think you are, so

hard sell, "Help me broker a deal, and I'll give you a cool

too much. Give her half and she'll be

Mom, I'm not mad, as long as it helps Mom