The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

Getting himself a chair and sitting down, Hux continued, "See, I came into this life to seek position and money, not to satisfy some mindless gratification. I'm no longer a greenhorn like you—I'm done staking my life for anything, and that's how I reached where I am now.

"These days, if there's something I want, I'd use this," he said, tapping his head before holding up and brandishing a knuckle, "instead of this. So, are you interested, kid?"

"Sounds intriguing...” Frank rubbed his chin, while thinking to himself that Morhen's mobsters certainly were different from Riverton's—they could at least see the big picture.

"In that case, I'll be frank.” He chuckled. "I sent those students away because I didn't want to be distracted, but because I'm ready to clean the house. But since what you offered intrigued me, I changed my mind."

The hint of murderous intent in his smile left Hux stiffening, and his heart skipped a beat while cursing under his breath.

Still, he knew he was lucky not to push Frank's buttons given how much of a greenhorn he was. "Ahem..."

he nodded and said, "So, that means you're joining

"I really don't care about joining your

"Like you said, I'm not from here," Frank said quietly. "And being unfamiliar with the place, I would need

saying you want to be

Frank smiled, shaking his head before pointing

"You're saying..."

suggestion dawned on Hux, Frank finished, "I'll help you claim leadership over

stared at Frank in disbelief for a moment, Cid had enough and leapt up, pointing at Frank's face as he snapped, "Shut up! My