Chương 181: The Village Chief

Veronica's hand rose gracefully in the air before resounding with a crisp clap, causing Desmond to blink momentarily before fixing his gaze on her. Her mischievous smile lingered as she addressed him, breaking the silence. "Alright, let's put an end to this staring session, Master Desmond. Is there anything else you require?" She cast a playful wink in Selena's direction, adding a touch of flirtation to her demeanor.

Desmond's faint smile remained, and he turned around, gesturing for Selena to follow him with a beckoning hand. "Then we shall proceed, but for now, that will be all."

With Desmond no longer looking at her, Selena's previously brave and resilient facade crumbled, and her eyes welled up with tears. She turned her head back to her leader and called out, her voice choked with emotion. "Leader?"