Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Chapter 371

Asher unsheathed a long knife, pointing it at Josefina with an unyielding stance, "Sir, should we take her out?"

Josefina spoke up, "I'm just looking for my friend. She disappeared after coming to the auction here."

"Take her away," said Oliver, without lending an ear to Josefina's pleas.

Without further ado, Asher and Harry, knife in hand, seized Josefina, binding her wrists and forcing her down.

Josefina remained silent, a flurry of thoughts racing through her mind. How could she have been so naive to underestimate the prowess of the lord of Demon's Isle?

As Josefina was being led away, she managed to wriggle her hands free, scattering a cloud of powder and made a swift break for it. Her skills were top- notch. If she couldn't escape from here, how could she ever face her mentors back home?

...

on Demon's Isle was bustling with a notable crowd. They were predominantly women, each one dolled up for the occasion.

a respectful hush, waiting for

Oliver sat down, the chatter around him was so distracting

you. Take a look, see if any catch your eye.

mask that did little to veil the lethal vibe he emitted. "You all seem

were at

you implying? Mocking us for our age, are you?" one of them retorted. "Sure, we're old, but we're still your elders. We're here trying to do

the island passed on the leadership

swirled among them. It seemed that they sensed an opportunity to challenge Oliver for the leadership of

to rule an entire island, especially one with such aducrative trade, home to a medicinal herb worth its weight in gold and

the room, The elders exchanged glance none daring to

women present also kept their mouths

with the hope of getting close to

behind his mask,