Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 859

The competition kicked off with a buzz of intense focus. The challenge was a tricky one: gently separate the flesh from the plant leaves without damaging them. This wasn’t just any task; the harvested bits were key for brewing a life-saving potion.

Three teams dove headfirst into the task, each person laser-focused on the delicate operation. Josefina’s team was off to a flying start, wrapping up their task first. This unexpected pace left Shay visibly rattled.

Her nerves got the better of her, and with a shaky hand, she fumbled her tools, damaging the precious leaf flesh. Her panic only grew when another team finished, making her stop her clumsy attempts altogether.

Jane, watching from the sidelines, was fuming. Her glare only added to Shay’s chaos.

By the time the second round rolled around, Josefina kept up her mind games, throwing out comments that scrambled Shay’s thoughts even more. It was no shock when Shay lost, her defeat sealed by her own inner turmoil.

Despite Shay’s disappointment, Jane seemed unfazed by the loss, as though her plans had already been accomplished.

Back at her seat, Shay admitted to her mentor, “Master, I’ve lost.”

“Losing is part of the journey. We didn’t come here just to win,” her mentor replied calmly.

Shay’s frustration bubbled over. “But I wanted to win! I wanted to beat Josefina!”

“But you lost, Shay. Sometimes, you just can’t change the outcome.”

Shay glanced at Jane, finally realizing her support had been less about cheering her on and more about seeing Josefina stumble.

Meanwhile, Josefina stood tall, confidence radiating from her, a playful smile on her lips, her eyebrow arched in a silent challenge that Shay couldn’t meet.

Choosing silence, Shay pressed her lips together as cheers for Josefina filled the room, prompting her to slip away quietly.

Jane threw one last glance at Josefina before leaving too.

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