Chapter 879

Josefina pulled up to the pharmaceutical company, where Jarred and Percy were ready to help her load up some medicine.

Jarred joked, "Ms. Josefina, these ginseng roots are the real deal."

"They're from Hunter. I didn't charge him for the consultation, so he gifted me these herbs," Josefina explained.

Percy added, "Josie worked her tail off treating him. It's only fair he gave something back."

Percy was all too familiar with Josefina's dedication.

Jarred, with a cheerful grin, continued loading the medicine, finishing up in no time.

Once inside the office, Percy followed Josefina in.

"Are the pills ready?" Josefina asked.

"All set and boxed up. You can take them with you," Percy replied.

"Thanks for all your hard work, Percy."

"It's no trouble. Just doing my job. Whatever you need, I'm on it," Percy assured.

Josefina beamed, "You're a true friend. I'm tripling your salary this month."

A flicker of sadness crossed Percy's eyes, but Josefina didn't catch it.

"Thanks, boss. You're too kind."

Josefina gave a small smile, grabbed some medicine, and headed out.

...

News about Josefina's lecture was buzzing around the school.

Joelle, clearly annoyed by all the praise, vented to Shay, "They're acting like she's some kind of genius. Who knows if she even wrote that speech or just memorized it? And those student questions were probably set up to make her look good."

Shay smirked, "Come on, Joelle, let it go. If people hear you, they'll say you're just slandering her."

Joelle insisted, "But it's true. More people should hear about it."

Her ranting was abruptly interrupted by a sharp voice.

"Enough already! Can't you just zip it?"

Mandy

don't ved over, scoffing, "Why

don't you try giving a speech? Even with a script, you couldn't pull it off Dan't doubt others just because you can't do it yourself."

Shay was taken aback by Mandy's defense of Josefina.

Shay got up, moving closer to Mandy.

"Mandy..."

"Mandy, I'm not your puppet. I didn't expect you to be so spiteful. Using your sidekicks to say what yo won't."

Joelle shouted back, "I'm just telling the truth!"

"Joelle, say another word about Josefina, and you'll regret it!"

"Mandy, why are you defending her? You'll make enemies of us for someone who's not even your friend."

Mandy, hands on her hips, had Joelle fuming and a bit flushed.

"Josefina's my cousin. Should I side with you gossipers instead?"

Everyone, except Shay, was shocked.

Mandy and Josefina were cousins?

No way!

No one had ever seen them together, it was hard to believe they even knew each other.

At that moment, Josefina walked in, smiling confidently.

"Thanks, cuz, for having my back."

Mandy turned, slightly embarrassed by Josefina's warm smile.

Josefina was known for her kindness and forgiving nature.

Standing together, Josefina's expression suddenly turned cold and dismissive.

"Joelle, you say I have backers.

ahead, find them! If you can't, et

you in court for

Gontent

Joelle stammered, "It's not just me saying it."