Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 99

Billy gazed at Ruby's design sketches, his face lighting up with pride. "Sweetheart, I never saw this coming, but you've got a real knack for design. I mean, it's spectacular. As soon as you graduate, you're joining the family business."

Ruby beamed. "Thanks, Dad. I'll work hard, I promise."

"Now, with the pre-orders soaring at the company, once we ship out the first batch, we'll start seeing the cash flow coming in. Sweetheart, I'll buy you a car. You can't start college without a set of wheels."

Ruby's smile widened. "Thank you, Dad!"

Billy's eyes were glued to the climbing pre-order figures, his heart racing with the anticipation of the windfall.

Ruby, however, was consumed with worry rather than joy. She had handed over all of Josefina's stolen designs to Billy. What would she do without Josefina's talent to rely on now?

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When Calix sauntered downstairs, he found Hattie sipping her morning coffee, chatting with Lena.

Lena waved him over cheerfully. "Morning, Calix! Sleep well?"

Calix looked around. "Where's Josie?"

Hattie smirked. "Think Josie is as lazy as you? She's already at work."

Calix yawned extravagantly. "Mom, I'll have you know I'm a man with a career."

Hattie raised an eyebrow. "You? And what career might that be, because it's news to me."

Calix sighed inwardly. If only he'd woken up earlier, he could have had breakfast with Josie! Now, he planned to sneak out and grab lunch with her.

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