Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina said dryly,"Alex, have you finished the design sketches I asked you to do?"

Alex scratched his head again. "No, Ms. Josefina, I'm not done yet."

Josefina remained silent and quickly walked to the office, entering the private restroom inside. She noticed her smeared makeup, especially on her lips, which was too obvious.

A flush of embarrassment crept up her cheeks as intimate memories from the car ride flooded her mind.© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

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Alex entered the office to find Samuel tugging at his sleeve. "Hey Alex, I just saw Ms. Josefina stepping out of a Bentley. That's not her ride, is it?"

Alex had little fondness for Samuel. The guy had been Noel's lackey, and since Noel's fall from grace, he'd kept a low profile.

The question seemed casual, but it was loud enough for the whole office to hear. Was he trying to stir up gossip about Josefina?

Alex puffed out his chest and retorted openly, "So what if it's not Ms. Josefina's car? Can't it belong to someone else? What's it to you? Ms. Josefina's so accomplished, a Bentley's nothing to her." Samuel chuckled. "Her boyfriend's car, maybe?"

"None of your business. Shouldn't you be working instead of spreading rumors? If Ms. Josefina catches you slacking, do you really think you'll keep your job?" Ignoring Samuel, Alex made his way to his workstation, ready to start drawing.

Samuel pursed his lips in displeasure and headed to his own desk.

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Ruby exaggeratedly recounted the events at the art exhibition to Lauren, which made Lauren fuming.

"That Josefina, acting high and mighty just because she's not under our roof anymore? She just met à few rich guys and then had the nerve to throw you out of that exhibit? Who does she think she is! S

"Mom, please, don't get worked up over Josefina. It's not worth your health."

Lauren patted Ruby's hand

affectionately. "Ruby, you alwaysz know how to look after me. I won't

let Josefina's actions go unpunished. I'll deal with her for you."

"Thank you, Mom. You're so good to me."

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"Silly girl, you're my flesh and blood. Of course I'm good to you."

Something came to mind, and Lauren said, "Ruby, I need to make a quick trip to the hospital. My test results should be in."

"Mom, didn't you have a headache today? Rest at home. I'll go to the hospital and get them for you."

"Ruby, you're so thoughtful. Thank goodness I found you again. Josefina wouldn't even get me a glass of water."

With a beaming smile and after exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ruby left for the hospital. She did as Lauren had instructed and collected the test results. The doctor handed Ruby another set of papers. "These are for your father. Take them with you."

Walking through the hospital corridor, Ruby stopped in her tracks. "Dad didn't go for a check-up. Why is there a report for him? What's inside?"

"Alright, thank you, doctor." Ruby took the documents.

In a secluded spot, Ruby opened the

envelope and pulled out several

sheets. The words, stark in black and white, were clear as day. And the last line made Ruby's hands tremble, papers cascading to the floor.

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She quickly gathered the scattered sheets, relieved they weren't soiled. Stuffing the papers back into the envelope, Ruby was a whirlwind of distress.

"How can this be... how is it possible."