The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

Helen was not surprised by Paul’s refusal.

The drakeroot was his family heirloom—he would never sell it so easily.

However, Jade was immediately scowling. “You wretch! You should be honored that we want your drakeroot! You should be on your best behavior now that we need you. When I return and inform Mark Lane, he might help you soar to riches. But if anything happens to my daughter because you refused us, you and your family will be going down!”

Her words were a barenaked threat.

Paul was clenching his fist in fury but had to restrain himself at the thought of the Northstream Lanes.

They were a powerful family and basically owned Northstream, and Paul would not be able to stand against them alone.

Fortunately, the drakeroot was no longer in his hands.

At the same time, Helen quickly explained, “My aunt doesn’t mean anything bad, Mr. Fielden. He’s just worried about her daughter, whose condition can only be treated with the drakeroot. Please let us have it for my sister’s sake.”

was certainly showing considerable respect, and Paul knew that he

quietly. “Unfortunately, I don’t have the

three women were

all that farce, but the drakeroot was never

Gina, right then, glaring as she snapped, “You said the

course not! Why would I lie to you?” Gina stammered and turned

the drakeroot a family

“Because I sold

whom?” Gina quickly

of what happened earlier. “I heard that he needs it urgently to treat a patient—go to

that, he closed the door in the women’s faces, not bothering

buy the drakeroot?” Helen

Gina again, “What the hell are you playing at? You’re making me run everywhere for the drakeroot—is your family

was not