Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Josefina couldn't help but laugh at the sheer absurdity of it all. "The nerve of that guy," she muttered under her breath. "Ruby's on her way over. Should I pass on your charming words?" she teased, with one eyebrow raised in mock challenge.

"Whatever," Xavier dismissed, confident that Ruby wouldn't take Josefina's word over his. He figured a sweet talk would smooth things over later.

As Ruby approached, Josefina cut in before she could speak, "Xavier here says he's just toying with you. He struts around like he's king of the peacocks when I'm around, but he's nothing to me. Ruby, you like picking up my leftovers, right? Well, here's some trash ripe for recycling."

With a disdainful glance at Xavier, Josefina turned on her heel and strode away. Xavier made to follow, but the piercing gaze of Oliver anchored him in place, forcing him to halt.

Ruby, eyes brimming with vulnerability, looked at Xavier. "Is it true what she said, Xavier?"

His frustration was mounting and his

dismissive of everyone. Even if you pretended to be into her for some scheme, I wouldn't

voice softened to soothe her. "You're talking nonsense. I was just sussing out who she really is.

for a

Ruby spotted another potential target. As she was about to excuse herself, claiming a trip to the restroom, a staff member blocked her path with a detached demeanor. "Please come with me and bring your invitation," the staff member instructed

meaning of

"Just follow me, please."

outburst. He dreaded the mess that his family would have to clean up if he

coveted invitation. After a quick check, the staff member explained, "Apologies,

his mother had given him! A mere piece of paper managed to leave

the second son of the Rowland family. It's just an invitation, and we're all Rowlands