Josefina gazed at her with an indifferent expression and asked, "Lena, what are you trying to say? What have I done to you?"

"You just came out of Ellory's office. Did you tell Ellory to kick me out through the competition?"

"Lena, you've got quite the imagination. Why don't you go write a novel or something? Who told you I have the power to sway Ellory's mind? Do I own the hospital? Does my word go?" Lena's face registered a flicker of surprise, her emotions steadying as the implication settled.

She suddenly felt foolish for her impatience. Josefina was just a girl from a modest background, not even favored by the Antonio family. What clout could she possibly have?

Lena's fiery temper cooled on the spot, and somewhat sheepishly, she offered a conciliatory smile. "Josie, I'm sorry. I spoke out of turn."

coolly. "So, how

stark and undeniable, would soon reach

touch of embarrassment, "Yes, I wanted

leadership was there to observe. They've already made up their minds about your performance. Do you really

approach might have been misguided. "Josie,

Since you're here to see Ellory, I'll

greeted her with a smile, "Lena, your performance in the competition was indeed subpar. Why don't you head back to school

was a

stood her ground. "Ellory, I just wasn't in the right headspace today. That's why I made mistakes. I'm usually not like this. Please, give me another chance." Ellory's smile vanished, replaced by

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