Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina stepped into Good Fortune Fabrics just as the midday sun reached its zenith, casting a warm glow through the factory windows. The lunch hour had the workers scattered to nearby diners and food trucks, leaving only the factory manager Camden by the entrance to welcome her.

Today, Josefina was the epitome of urban sophistication in a sleek, charcoal blazer and matching slacks. Her feet were shod in practical, yet stylish, leather flats.

The moment she alighted from her car, Camden caught sight of her face, and his expression flickered with surprise. "She certainly doesn't fit the mold of a self-made boss," he thought, his initial respect wilting like a neglected flower.

Instead, Camden mustered a grin and extended his hand toward Jaxon. "Mr. Jaxon, long time no see."

Jaxon returned the handshake with gusto, puffing up with pride as if he were the true captain of the industry.

Josefina spared Camden a glance before striding onward into the heart of the factory.

Camden locked eyes. "Jaxon, everything's been taken care of,"

bad," Jaxon replied, "I can see

visions of satellite factories dotting the horizon, a testament to his impending

perused the fabrics with an air of authority, scrutinizing the machinery as if she were born to it. When they reached the dye vats, Josefina's brow

familiar with this process. It's bound to seem pungent.

eager to support Camden's argument. "Camden's spot on. It's like comparing apples and oranges.

to Jaxon, her eyes glinting with mirth. "Jaxon, since when were you the expert on different trades? If I'm out of my depth, what does that make you? How much do you actually know about

words while Camden was given a taste of Josefina's razor-sharp wit. Trying to recover, he assured her, "Miss Josefina, these are standard dyes, so there's nothing to worry about. Our textile mill has been in partnership with your company

determined stride. She reached for the cans of dye on the floor, her frown deepening. "Miss Josefina, are you here to tour

here for an overview, not an inquisition. What business

pointed at the containers. "These brands are unfamiliar to