Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"They had reservations, that's why they could get in."

Ruby inquired, with a hint of skepticism, "But aren't there two tables open inside?"

"The tables are reserved for other guests who will be arriving shortly."

Ruby, clinging to Xavier's arm, frowned with displeasure. "Xavier, I bet Josefina is behind this. She must have seen us coming to dine and deliberately kept us out." Xavier scoffed, "Does she think she owns the place or what? She can just do as she pleases?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

He addressed the waiter firmly, "I want to speak to your manager, now."

The waiter replied, "The manager is busy taking care of the owner's table and doesn't have a moment to spare."

Xavier and Ruby both felt the undertone of intentional provocation in the waiter's tone. "What do you mean by that? What kind of service is this?" Xavier demanded.

The waiter, standing his ground, said, "Sir, I'm just telling it like it is. If the manager doesn't attend to the owner properly, we're all out of a job. If I'm out of work, are you going to hire me and the rest of the staff?"

frown deepened. "The owner? The man and the woman who just went in-are they the owners? Which one is it, the man

breach of privacy, and I'm not about to get sued over it. Ma'am,

time, and it would still be fully

Xavier. We can eat across the street. The restaurant over there is bound to be better than this

persuaded, left with a furrowed

make me the happiest. I've got a design competition coming up in a few days.

sees you shine, she'll definitely warm

be wonderful.

I'll work on persuading my mom to

knowing smile, each

ordered five dishes and a soup, along with some

too. "The food here is really good," he commented. Josefina's brows arched with pride. "Of course, it's my recommendation. If you like it, we'll come here more often." It would be good for her restaurant's business. Oliver, smiling affectionately, agreed, "Sure, we'll dine here frequently.

head lowered as she continued to

meal, Josefina glanced at the time-half-past eight. Her phone rang at that moment. It was Hattie calling. "Josie, are you coming

assured her. Josefina too was curious to see the man Lena had

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