Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The caller was a stranger with an unfamiliar number. Josefina, with her photographic memory, immediately recognized to whom the number belonged.

Sensing the situation, Alex, ever perceptive, stood up and said, "Ms. Josefina, I'll step out then."

Once Alex had closed the door behind him, Josefina answered the call.

"Josie, I have to make a trip. It'll take a while before I'm back. I'm sorry I can't be there to cheer you on at the design competition." Livia's voice was tinged with reluctance and sadness. Hearing this, Josefina asked with concern, "You're leaving again?"

"I've got a lead on some herbs you need for your research. They're going to be auctioned off, so I'm heading out to get them. It'll take some time."

Livia had co-founded a pharmaceutical company with Josefina and was in charge of procurement. Whenever Josefina needed specific herbs, Livia would go to great lengths to acquire them. "Be safe, Livia, and take a couple of people with you," Josefina urged.

"Don't worry, Josie. When have I ever let you down? I promise to get the herbs back to you in time for your experiments."

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Alex stretched after completing a design sketch and accidentally bumped into something. Turning around, he found Holly standing there.

startled, "Sorry, Holly, I

how's the competition

"Still working on it."

shoulder reassuringly, "Keep at it. I believe in

Holly. I'll do

at his design, wondering why Holly had seemed a bit off. Could there be

finished drawing the design when Ruby walked in from outside and closed the door to

nod, Erica said, "The competition is tomorrow. We need to be on our

down." Ruby

Ruby sat down

Josefina. Does she

the boss. Erica, she really has no ability whatsoever. She just gets others to draw

had approached Erica with a lucrative offer to join Antonio Corporation and help Ruby sabotage a lesser-known

the benefactor's motives, took the job. "Are you sure she has no talent? The designs from her company seem quite competent." "They're all done by others, Erica. Plus, I've made arrangements to ensure that company doesn't succeed. Once I win the competition, it'll be a win-win for

dreamed of meeting more influential men and proving to Xavier's mother how outstanding she

designs. Once you're ready, I'll take the stage. You know how the