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.

waved him over cheerfully.

around. "Where's

as lazy as you? She's

yawned extravagantly. "Mom, I'll have you

raised an eyebrow. "You? And what career might that be,

earlier, he could have had breakfast with Josie! Now, he

Brandon. I'm across the street from your office at the Central Diner. I've ordered a feast. Can I bring it over?" Josefina knew that refusing Brandon would only lead him to insist more. "Hold on, Grandpa Brandon. I'll come to

busy playing cupid for Oliver. After all,

was greeted by Bennett at the door. "Ms. Josefina, right this way, please." She nodded gracefully and was let to Bennett's private dining

stood to welcome her with a hearty

she asked, surveying the table laden with