Chapter 33 Replacing Josephine

“Hmph! I can’t believe the underground king of Horington is just another weakling!” Wilbur scoffed. Tommy fell to the ground, his face contorted in pain. He lacked the strength to rise.

Wilbur approached Zeke, asking, “Are you Jared?”

Zeke was terrified. Witnessing Wilbur incapacitate the powerful Tommy with a single punch left him stunned. Wilbur frowned at Zeke’s reaction. Tyrion had described Jared as exceptionally strong. He mused, If that’s really Jared, why is he shaking like that? There’s no way Alfred would die at his hands!

“You’re not Jared, are you?” Wilbur pressed.

“N-No…” Zeke stammered, shaking his head vehemently.

“Then where is he?” Wilbur demanded, his eyes blazing, taking two more steps closer. Zeke could almost feel Wilbur’s breath, and he dared not meet his gaze.

“I-I don’t know… H-He’s left Yeringham!” Zeke stuttered, trembling.

“He left?” Wilbur frowned, then turned to three girls. “Which one of you is Josephine?”

Terror etched their faces; none answered. They knew why he sought Josephine.

“Not speaking? Fine. I’ll tear your clothes apart and throw you in the streets for all to see…” he threatened, glaring at them. Josephine and the others clung together, trying to comfort each other, but their terror was overwhelming.

Tommy, seeing their fear, yelled from the ground, “How could a man like you bully women? You’re shameless! Leave them alone! Come at me if you dare!”

Ignoring Tommy, Wilbur gestured to his subordinates, who immediately began beating him. Josephine and the others paled.

Wilbur yelled, “I’ll ask one more time. Which of you is Josephine? Three seconds, or I take all three!” He began the countdown: “Three! Two! One!”

Josephine, gritting her teeth, was about to step forward to spare Frida and Yasmin, but Yasmin intervened.

“I’m Josephine,” Yasmin declared, her voice firm despite her fear.

“H-Hey…” Josephine whispered, surprised by Yasmin’s sacrifice.

Wilbur studied Yasmin, grinning coldly. “I see why Tyrion likes you. You’re easy on the eyes!”

Zeke, seeing Yasmin’s action, paled and almost called out to her, but stopped when she gave him a look. Self-preservation took over. Yasmin was his girlfriend, and he feared what would happen if Wilbur took her to Tyrion.