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."

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 support. If it weren't for the fact that

let it be, Mom. Josefina's family is so poor, they might even accuse us of being stingy

Antonio enterprise will be yours to run." Ruby lifted her chin with a mix of confidence and pride, as if she were already

someone richer, kick him to the curb. He's not good enough for

my girl-brave and smart. You're a hundred, no, a thousand times better than Josefina. She's not even worth comparing to

win first place. She had a secret weapon that no one

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

to men. Apart from her looks, what does she have? On the day of the competition, your father and I will come to cheer you on and watch Josefina make a fool of herself." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ

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

phone beneath a cushion as a knock came at the door. She quickly tucked the phone

a warm smile. "Lena, dear, I've

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