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?"

"I'm sending you there not to be number one,

place isn't for everyone, nor is it something you can achieve every time. What matters is taking

emotion, he practically wanted to bow

folks, you are the 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

his finger, barely containing his

got plans

dream of imposing. Josefina's schedule was paramount. "Alrighty then, Ms. Josefina, we'll pencil it in for another time." He left, unable to hide the grin plastered across

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

Alex replied with a gleeful smile, "Holly, just thrilled to be working here.

was unimpressed. "Alex, you're a

heart. Don't you think Ms. Josefina is capable and decisive?" Holly frowned and responded

to the company, not to mention our pay raises. She's a true good

happy bounce in his step, while Holly scoffed and retreated to the restroom. Locked in a stall, she whipped out her phone and shot off a message.

you go along. Once it's done, I guarantee you'll be the

a grin, [Deal. I'm counting

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