Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 32

Billy slumped against the couch, totally wiped out. “You think Oliver never snooped around our family before? Never inquired about you? Never laid eyes on your photo?”

Ruby was fuming. She wasn’t that ugly, okay? Oliver would fall for her once he saw her!

Lauren scoffed with disdain, “How’s our little Ruby any worse, huh? Think about that fake princess Josefina. Isn’t Ruby way cooler and more lovable? Ruby’s also ace at school, and the final exam results is coming out soon. She’s bound to nail a spot in a top uni! Oliver hasn’t seen our Ruby, so of course, he’s clueless about how awesome she is.”

Billy said, “Cut the chatter. What’s the point now? Better to brainstorm on how to reel in some investors!”

Ruby felt a pang in her heart, thinking that kicking Josefina out would’ve been the end of it, but now the wedding was off too.

Seeing Billy’s face clouded with worry, Ruby bit her lip. “Dad, mom, I should just take off. If I’m not here, you can bring sister back, and that might save the company from this mess. Maybe Oliver’s got a thing for her, not me.” Ruby looked down. Her voice was choked with emotion.

Lauren grabbed Ruby’s arm, pulling her into a hug. Her affection was overflowing. “Ruby, you’re my daughter. How could I ever send you away!”

Billy added, “Well, I’ll figure something out. I’ll hit up some of my old buddies tomorrow, try to drum up some investment!”

Lauren said, “It’s all that bad luck Josefina’s fault! If it weren’t for her, would we be in this mess?!”

“If only we hadn’t let Josefina go.” Billy sighed with regret.

Ruby was taken aback. What was dad getting at?

Lauren demanded angrily, “Billy, what do you mean by that?”