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?"

went in-are they the owners? Which one is it,

something I can disclose to you. Revealing the owner's identity would be a breach of privacy, and I'm not about to get

it would still be fully booked. The

"Let's drop it, Xavier. We can eat across the street. The restaurant over

left with

and spoke to him in a soothing voice, "Why get upset over people who don't matter, Xavier? Dining with you, even at a street food stall, would make me the happiest. I've got a design competition coming up in a few days. Remember to bring your mom along to cheer for me,

Ruby. Once my mom sees you shine, she'll definitely warm up

be wonderful. For you, Xavier, I'll keep

on persuading my mom to accept

knowing smile, each with

dishes and a soup, along with

comforting, familiar taste. Oliver took a bite and found it delightful 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

smiled softly, her head lowered as she

calling. "Josie, are you coming back? Lena brought a man home, you should come and see." Hattie's voice was

right there," Josefina assured her. Josefina too was curious to see the man Lena had

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