The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

Yara promptly turned toward Frank, appearing hesitant.

If she said no, she would appear to be cowering and would embarrass Vicky in turn.

But if she said yes, there was no telling what Jaud and the other two would do.

On the other hand, Frank remained completely nonchalant–so what if he played along?

“And how would you suggest a spar, Mr. White?” he asked.

Jaud smiled. “Actually, I’m too old to keep up with you young ‘uns… why not spar with my two apprentices instead?” Frank’s eyes narrowed right then.

The geezer had kept his presence withdrawn, but the composure of his vigor made it obvious he was untold times stronger than his appearance.

He was also maintaining a humble demeanor, making it obvious he has no intention of getting involved himself.

So, this was probably just a test.

“Sure.” Frank nodded. “Let’s see what you’ve got.” Jaud turned toward his two apprentices. “Who’s up first, Marco? Polo?” At the same time, Yara strode forward. “Mr. Lawrence, I’m fine on my own. I’ll take them both at once.” Frank did a double take, and he stared at Yara, puzzled–when did she get so cocky?

Marco and Polo were frowning, clearly thinking that Yara was underestimating them.

Jaud chuckled in turn. “The reputation of the governor’s residence is certainly deserved–even a lady like Ms. Quill proves to be so indomitable. Still, aren’t you underestimating my apprentices here?” I am the governor’s daughter, but Mr. Lawrence instructed me in martial arts, Yara sald bluntly. “If they can’t beat me, there’s no need to spar with Mr.

Lawrence had encountered all sorts of characters as she grew up in the governor’s and New very well what laud intended he was testing her and Erank to prepare a move against Vicky.

was not about to let Frank

fought, she could help Frank hide his depth. Winning here would be glorious, just as losing would not mean much–she was fighting two men, and it

more wary

kid his age

Ms. Quill… Go on, Marco, Polo.” With those words, Frank and Jaud backed away, giving the three of them the floor.

glance and charged

moved, unleashing her Boltsmacker as

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they traded over

they did, the more surprised Marco

technique? Not only was her vigor abundant, but her

was narrowing his eyes, already able to tell that something was

Quill technique, but it was somehow also

seized an opening as he got close, catching Yara

Polo bounded forward, aiming a punch squarely at Yara’s facel Yara tried to pull away but was held in place by Marco, Staveling she suddenly bellowed, “Hah!” hing a burst of vigor that charged her palm, she wwung it directly at

not release her, Polo would have

take him down with her

the split second that Marco felt the burst of air blowing at his face from Yara’s palm, he soon felt himself backing away

martial arts, Yara sald bluntly. “If

and New very well what laud intended

was not about to let Frank

would not mean

other hand, Jaud became even more wary