Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Billy gazed at Ruby's design sketches, his face lighting up with pride. "Sweetheart, I never saw this coming, but you've got a real knack for design. I mean, it's spectacular. As soon as you graduate, you're

joining the family business."

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"Now, with the pre-orders soaring at the company, once we ship out the first batch, we'll start seeing the cash flow coming in. Sweetheart, I'll buy you a car. You can't start college without a set of wheels." Ruby's smile widened. "Thank you, Dad!"

Billy's eyes were glued to the climbing pre-order figures, his heart racing with the anticipation of the windfall.

Ruby, however, was consumed with worry rather than joy. She had handed over all of Josefina's stolen designs to Billy. What would she do without Josefina's talent to rely on now?

When Calix sauntered downstairs, he found Hattie sipping her morning coffee, chatting with Lena.

over cheerfully.

around. "Where's

smirked. "Think Josie is as lazy as you? She's already at

I'll have you

And what career might that be, because

earlier, he could have had breakfast with Josie! Now, he planned to sneak out and

at the Central Diner. I've ordered

busy playing cupid for Oliver. After all, as his grandpa, it was his duty to assist in the courtship! And what could be better than welcoming his granddaughter-in-law

Bennett at the door. "Ms. Josefina, right this way, please."

a hearty smile.

why did you order so much?" she