Helen was stupefied—she had never expected this.

Her grandfather’s will was clear: leave the family to be with Frank and follow her conscience.

She had certainly made up her mind after being told about Chaz’s true nature, but his threat left her in despair.

If she refused Chaz, he would go after Frank.

Yes, Frank was a fighter, but could he defeat the might of the Lionhearts?

And they had the backing of Volsung Sect with hundreds of apprentices and countless Skyrank elites among their ranks.

It was impossible—Frank would end up destroyed, and Vicky could get caught in the crossfire too.

It would not be just them either—her family and the company she worked so hard to develop in three years would all be reduced to dust.

and turned toward Chaz, trembling. “I-If I marry you, would you spare

I love you, Helen. Why would I bother with

think that her childhood friend grew up to be such a

had no way of fighting

a long while, she nodded in disgrace as tears welled out of her

as she resigned herself. “There’s no reason to hide anything from your

up, but Helen held on firmly, not inclined to

scowled. “You’d rather your

Helen teared up but ultimately

as

“Stop!”

from outside the hotel room, and

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