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. "Morning, Calix! Sleep

around.

as lazy as you?

I'll have you know

And what career might

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

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,

all, as

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

stood to welcome her with a hearty smile. "Josie,

you order so much?" she asked, surveying the table laden with