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?"

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

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

to bow in gratitude. "Ms. Josefina, you've

of all our 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 need more hands on deck. Might

board with Josefina's forward-thinking approach. "Ms. Josefina, you're a real visionary of a boss." Alex said, jabbing the air with his finger, barely

plans tonight, rain

"Alrighty then, Ms. Josefina, we'll pencil it in for another time." He left, unable to hide the grin plastered

and sidled over, her eyes narrow with suspicion, "Alex, what's with the grin?

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

unimpressed. "Alex, you're

just speaking from the heart. Don't you think Ms. Josefina is capable and decisive?" Holly frowned and responded with a perfunctory

got great taste. Ms. Josefina has brought so much value to the company, not to mention our pay raises. She's a true good boss." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt

to the restroom. Locked in a stall, she whipped out her phone and shot off a message. [Josefina hasn't announced who she's taking to the competition yet,

to make sure you go along. Once it's done, I guarantee

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

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