Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

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."

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a touch of embarrassment, "Yes, I wanted

Ellory? Are you dissatisfied with the hospital? Surely, some of the hospital's leadership was there to observe. They've already made up their minds about your performance. Do

her approach might have been misguided. "Josie, do you have something to discuss with

Since you're here to see Ellory, I'll leave you to it." Josefina brushed past Lena and

Lena could speak, Ellory greeted her with a smile, "Lena, your performance in the competition was indeed subpar. Why don't you head back to school for a couple more years? There's no rush with

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replaced by a look of displeasure. "This hospital is not a playground for your moods. Do you think we can afford to have staff whose performance depends on their feelings? What kind of care would our