Josefina gazed at her with an indifferent expression and asked, "Lena, what are you trying to say? What have I done to you?"
"You just came out of Ellory's office. Did you tell Ellory to kick me out through the competition?"
"Lena, you've got quite the imagination. Why don't you go write a novel or something? Who told you I have the power to sway Ellory's mind? Do I own the hospital? Does my word go?"
Lena's face registered a flicker of surprise, her emotions steadying as the implication settled.
She suddenly felt foolish for her impatience. Josefina was just a girl from a modest background, not even favored by the Antonio family. What clout could she possibly have?
Lena's fiery temper cooled on the spot, and somewhat sheepishly, she offered a conciliatory smile. "Josie, I'm sorry. I spoke out of turn."
Josefina continued to look at her coolly. "So, how did your competition go today? Did you lose?"
Josefina's words, stark and undeniable, would soon reach the ears of the Harrisons.
Lena admitted with a touch of embarrassment, "Yes, I wanted to ask Ellory what exactly happened."
"You're questioning Ellory? Are you dissatisfied with the hospital? Surely, some of the hospital's leadership was there to observe. They've already made up their minds about your performance. Do you really think confronting Ellory will change anything?"
Lena, now more composed, realized her approach might have been misguided. "Josie, do you have something to discuss with Ellory?"
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