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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helping yourself, right? Before a girl gets hitched, she's gotta show her worth, make sure

had to laugh, "Who says a woman has to get married? I can't choose not to? Besides, why would I marry someone who looks down on me? Am I out

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turned to ice. "So, are you telling me you called me

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

your feet on the ground, right?" Ruby played the guilt card, "Josie, if you help Mom and Dad

snorted, "Unbelievable. We're not even family anymore, and you kicked me out. Why should I lift a finger for you? Who do you think you are,

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

too much. Give her half and she'll be over the moon with

"Let's just give her a million. She's still part of the Antonio clan. Mom, I'm not mad, as long as it helps Mom and