Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The servant's face lit up with joy, and she scurried off to fetch the money from the butler.

"Mom, I heard from a classmate that she saw Josefina outside Gourmet Galaxy. She was grabbing a bite there," Ruby mentioned casually.

Lauren grabbed her purse and headed for the door, determination in her stride. "I'm going to confront that little hussy right now."

Ruby, not entirely at ease and admittedly eager for a spectacle, followed Lauren outside.

Billy didn't make it home that evening. The office was in chaos, and he had to stay back to strategize.

After a hearty meal, Josefina said to Alex, "I've settled the bill here, Alex. I need to head home now, but you guys should go on to karaoke. Just bring the receipt back to the office for reimbursement."

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her employees chimed in, thrilled and

themselves more in her absence.

weather was scorching, and Lauren, determined not to miss Josefina, had decided against the comfort of her air-conditioned car

to us! We took you in, raised you, and this is how you repay us? You're nothing but a monster!" Lauren hissed, her words dripping with venom as she advanced. Josefina, dressed in a crisp white blouse and a flowing skirt, looked at Lauren with an icy stare that made her falter. "The wicked bring about their own demise! If it weren't for Mr. Antonio and Ava's

sleeve and shook her head disapprovingly. The previously

soft and soothing tone, addressed Josefina. "My parents raised you, and even though you're not related by blood, you owe them for that upbringing. Don't you feel a sense of obligation to repay that

her eyes filled with scorn. "Ruby, the orphanage raised you. How do you plan to repay that kindness? Since you've been back, have you visited the dean

"You don't have to guilt

you?" Josefina

impossible!" Ruby fumed, at a