Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"Kale, don't put yourself down like that. If you were useless, what would that say about my judgment? I trust my eye for talent, and you've got your strengths."

If that weren't the case, Josefina wouldn't have brought him onboard the moment he graduated.

Kale's eyes gradually lit up with a hint of a smile.

"Go get 'em, tiger," Josefina said with a chuckle.

Kale's spirits lifted considerably, and he set off to tackle the day's work.

Before long, there was a knock at the door, and Alex poked his head in. "Ms. Josefina, did you need me?"

Josefina unfolded the details of an upcoming competition. "I'm thinking of taking you with me."

Alex was gobsmacked, a mix of shock and delight washing over him. He had known about the event and yearned to go, but confidence eluded him. His previous designs had flaws, which Josefina had skillfully pointed out. Any success in selling his creations owed a lot to Josefina's guidance.

"Ms. Josefina, are you seriously considering taking me? Aren't you worried I'll botch it up and not snag first place?"

sending you there not to be number one, but to participate, to broaden

first place isn't for everyone, nor is it something you can achieve

struck dumb, then, overcome with emotion, he practically wanted to bow in gratitude. "Ms. Josefina, you've been too kind to

most outstanding one. Holly's designs don't hold a candle to yours. If we're putting forth a designer, you're my pick." Josefina wanted to make it clear that her decisions were for the company's well-being, not out of personal bias. "I'm planning to hire another designer to learn the ropes. Our company is going places, and we'll need more hands on deck. Might as

air with his finger, barely containing his excitement. "Ms. Josefina, how about my sister and I take you out for dinner tonight? You've helped us so much and given

got plans

it in

over, her eyes narrow with suspicion, "Alex, what's with

just thrilled to be working here. Stick

unimpressed. "Alex, you're a real

for a moment before returning full force. "Holly, I'm just speaking from the heart. Don't you think Ms. Josefina is capable

value to the company, not to mention our pay raises. She's

a stall, she whipped out her phone and shot off a message. [Josefina hasn't announced who she's taking to the competition yet, but judging by that smug grin on

wait. Find a way to make sure you go along. Once it's done, I

broke into a grin, [Deal. I'm counting

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