Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess
Chapter 218

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?"

Xavier felt his anger bubble. His frustration was mounting and his patience was worn thin by Ruby's tears.

Ruby, ever the heart-reader, didn't need Xavier's comfort. She was adept at consoling herself. "Xavier, Josefina's always been dismissive of everyone. Even if you pretended to be into her for some scheme, I wouldn't hold it against you."

He let his gaze settle on Ruby's face, and his voice softened to soothe her. "You're talking nonsense. I was just sussing out who she really is. If that woman chooses to act tough, well, then I won't have mercy on her."

Ruby's spirits lifted slightly. After a fruitless search for a more promising catch, she reluctantly returned to Xavier's side.

Scanning the crowd once more, 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 coldly.

"What's the meaning of this?" Xavier frowned.

"Just follow me, please."

In such an elite setting, Xavier couldn't afford an outburst. He dreaded the mess that his family would have to clean up if he caused a scene.

The two followed the staff member to the entrance, where Xavier handed over the coveted invitation. After a quick check, the staff member explained, "Apologies, but this invitation belongs to Mrs. Rowland. She just called to report it stolen and asked us to investigate."

Xavier's temper flared. That was the invitation his mother had given him! A mere piece of paper managed to leave him mortified.

"I'm the second son of the Rowland family. It's just an invitation, and we're all Rowlands here. Why would I steal?"

"Sorry, but you'll need to cooperate with the police investigation. I can't just let you go," the staff member replied. Without the authority to release Xavier based on his claims, the staff member could only advise compliance.

Xavier pulled out his phone to call Mrs. Rowland, only to find he'd been blocked. It was crystal clear. This was a setup aimed at him.

Ruby, witnessing the drama unfold, hadn't anticipated such fierce infighting within the Rowland clan. Was the real Mrs. Rowland using Xavier's mother to target him?

Ruby found herself repulsed by Xavier's tarnished status. Such public embarrassment was beyond her tolerance.

Together, they went to the police station to cooperate with the investigation.

Ruby longed to flee the scene, but Xavier's mix of desolation and rage made her steel herself. She discreetly sent a message to Lauren, begging her to come to the rescue.

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