Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 381

Oliver and Asher witnessed the scene, with Asher's jaw practically hitting the deck at the sight of the mask, while Oliver's expression was more contained, almost as if he had anticipated this turn of events.

Josefina quickly clutched her face, panic-stricken as she dashed into the cabin. That was close. Nearly blew her cover.

Confronted with the masked man, Josefina couldn't shake the feeling of being too flustered, uncertain about the source of her emotions.

Meanwhile, on deck.

Asher couldn't help but express his admiration for Oliver. "Sir, you've really got the eagle eye. Sharp as a tack, master strategist."

"Cut the flattery," Oliver said, his gaze sweeping over the endless sea.

"Tomorrow I'm leaving Demon's Isle," he continued. "You stay and take care of things here. You and Harry stay. I'll go alone."

"No way. We need to ensure your safety. How can you leave alone? Tell you what, let Harry stay, and I'll go with you?"

Asher pressed on, "The road back won't be safe, and with your identity being so crucial, you definitely need someone to go back with you."

Oliver gave Asher a sidelong glance, his eyes fierce. "You don't want to stay here?"

Caught out, Asher was the picture of awkwardness. "I'd love to stay, but even more, I want to ensure your safety."

"Stay," Oliver said simply.

Asher was inwardly moaning.

...

The ship hadn't reached shore yet, still cruising along when Oliver, standing outside, spotted a figure on the coast of Rose Bay Island, standing as stoic as a sentinel.

"Shut it," Oliver hissed.

Asher clammed up, not daring to make another peep.

As Josefina passed by, she couldn't help but feel that even their voices were cloaked in disguise. Was everything about them a facade?

Josefina leaped down, with Grant ready to catch her. "Rosa, what if you sprained your ankle jumping like that? Don't do that again. You can lean on me next time."

Josefina smiled, "Grant, I'm not that fragile. A little jump like that is nothing."

Grant didn't argue. Instead, he smiled indulgently and nodded. "Our Rosa is always that impressive."

Josefina paused, turned to Oliver, and said, "Hellfire, thanks for the ride home. You can head back now."