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

Frank shook his head. "I really don't care about joining your

not from here," Frank said quietly. "And being

left stunned. "Wait, you're saying you want to be

your gang.” Frank smiled, shaking his head before pointing at Hux. "But you're an

"You're saying..."

finished, "I'll help you claim leadership

Cid had enough and leapt up, pointing at Frank's face as he snapped, "Shut up! My brother