Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"Achoo!"

Lauren sneezed and, with a frown, called out, "June, can you get me a cup of hot tea?" She better not be catching a cold.

Lauren heard footsteps and saw Ruby enter the room with a beaming smile. "June, could you pour Ruby a glass of lemonade, please?"

June brought the hot tea and lemonade, then returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

When good things happened, spirits lifted, and Ruby smiled from ear to ear. "Mom, next week's the big design competition. I heard the big designer Anya herself is presenting the awards. I wonder if I can snag first place and meet the legendary Anya."

Lauren's eyes sparkled. "Ruby, you're incredible, making our family proud. I'll snap a picture when Anya presents you the award. Who knows, you might even outshine Anya someday."

"Mom, I heard Anya is like fifty years old. With all the young talent coming up, it's about time for her to step aside. Mom, once I start making money, I'll buy you a big mansion."

She was over the moon, taking Ruby's hand and saying with a laugh, "Ruby, you're such a good daughter, not like that Josefina. She ate Eating our food for free for eighteen years, and her family's so poor they probably couldn't even cough up eighteen years' worth of

Josefina's family is so poor, they might even accuse us

goodness she's gone. Our Ruby's the one with the bright future-soon to be a renowned designer. The Antonio enterprise will be yours to

richer, kick him to the curb. He's not good enough for you." "Mom, that's exactly what I'm thinking. Xavier's just a stepping stone. He's juat mistress's child, hardly worthy of me.

girl-brave and smart. You're a hundred, no, a thousand times better than Josefina. She's not even worth comparing to you. Once you win first place and get that photo with

first place. She

hear Josie's Corporation is entering the competition too. I wonder if they'll

"What does she know about design? She got to manage a company by clinging to men. Apart from her looks, what does she have? On the day of the competition, your father

with scorn for Josefina. They couldn't wait for the competition day

knock came at the

of soup with a warm smile. "Lena, dear, I've brought you some

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