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.

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

you, Helen. Why would I bother with him if

disgusted—to think that her childhood

had no way of fighting

for a long while, she nodded in disgrace as tears welled out of her eyes. “J- Just spare Frank,

reason

he strode up, but Helen held

promptly scowled. “You’d rather your

teared up but ultimately

as he reached for her

“Stop!”

thundered from outside the hotel

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