Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 102

Alex was momentarily dumbstruck. "Boss, are you going to use my designs?"

"You got talent, kid. Why wouldn't I? From this point on, you're no longer on probation. Welcome to the team as a full-time employee."

Alex was blown away. "Thank you so much! I won't let you down. I'll work hard, really hard. Boss, you're my hero!"

Josefina chuckled, amused by how Alex looked at her as if she had just pulled off a miracle. But all she had done was hold on to a valuable asset. It was all in the company's best interest.

...

Ava had quit, and Kale brought the news to Josefina.

"Ms. Josefina, letting her go was a smart move. You've got the chops for design, and you can easily take over. Ava's work was a disaster! She even tried to mimic your stuff, but she couldn't cut it."

Josefina smiled back. "I'm about to start a new semester, so I've got a lot on my plate. Let's leave the design work to someone else."

Kale couldn't fathom why Josefina would bother with school when she clearly didn't need to.

"Kale, I just want a simple, unassuming life."

However, Kale felt certain that Ms. Josefina's life would never be mundane. Her days were bound to be filled with excitement and purpose.

"Ms. Josefina, your final exam grades should be out soon, right? Judson mentioned he'll be back in a couple of days to celebrate with you."

Speaking of her mentor brought a joyful sparkle to Josefina's eyes. "How does he know I aced it? What if I totally bombed?"

Kale reassured her, "When it comes to something you're set on doing, Ms. Josefina, you never fall short."

Josefina's lips curled into a small, confident smile. She, too, was eager to see the results of her final exams.

...

The morning after Billy's family had their hearty breakfast, the house phone rang. The maid picked up, her face turning pale with shock, as she called out, "Sir, it's the school principal on the line."

The principal?

Billy, puzzled, took the receiver. "Hello?"

"Is this Mr. Antonio speaking?"

"Yes, it is."

"Mr. Antonio, I'm the principal of Central High. Congratulations! Your daughter is the top science student in this year's final exams. I've already been bombarded with calls from prestigious universities fighting over her."

Billy glanced at Ruby, his face beaming with pride. "Really? But aren't the results still pending?"

The principal was practically vibrating with excitement. "While the official scores aren't out yet, Ruby's performance was simply outstanding. The top colleges want to secure her enrollment before the results go public."

Billy's excitement matched the principal's. "Thank you for nurturing her potential. On behalf of my daughter, I thank you and the school."

"No need for thanks. We're hosting a celebration dinner tonight at the Gourmet Galaxy. Mr. Antonio, please bring your daghter along."

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After hanging up, Billy could hardly contain his glee. "Darling, you've done us proud! To think you're the top student in your final exams!"

Lauren was equally thrilled. "Sweetie, I always knew you were the best!"

Ruby was taken aback herself. Although she had studied hard, becoming the valedictorian had been beyond her wildest dreams.

Noticing the pride in her parents' eyes, Ruby smiled too. Her hard work was paying off. Becoming valedictorian seemed only natural. "Mom, Dad, growing up in the orphanage taught me the power of knowledge to change one's fate. I've always been committed to my studies, and it's paid off."

Lauren spoke with affection, "Darling, it's your time to shine. The best is yet to come."

Ruby nodded in agreement, her eyes flickering with concern. "Mom, Dad, I just wonder how my sister did on her exams?"