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."

wide it seemed she could already see the mansion beckoning her. 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

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

designer. The Antonio enterprise will be yours to

things going with Xavier? Between us, he's just the child of a mistress. String him along for now. If you meet someone richer, kick him to the curb.

times better than Josefina. She's not even worth comparing to you. Once you win first place and get that photo with Anya, I'll

confidently. She too believed she could win first place. She had a

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

scoffed. "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 and I will come to cheer you on and watch Josefina make a fool of herself." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

eyes filled with scorn for Josefina. They couldn't wait

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

in, holding a bowl of soup with a warm smile. "Lena, dear, I've brought you some soup. You love

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