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."

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 for eighteen years, and her family's

so poor, they might even accuse us of being

a fire in Lauren's belly. "Thank goodness she's gone. Our Ruby's the one with the bright future-soon to be a renowned designer. The Antonio enterprise

he's just the child of a mistress. String him along for now. If you meet someone 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.

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 Anya, I'll post it on my Facebook, let everyone see how exceptional my daughter

win first place. She had

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

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 to access chapters of novels

exchanged a look, their eyes filled with scorn for Josefina. They couldn't wait

on the couch, hiding her phone beneath a cushion as a knock came at the door.

a warm smile. "Lena, dear,

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Chapter 283