The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

Shrewd as ever, Pax had his men bring chairs for Ned and his valets.

His attitude changed since he was a lot less worried with Ned around—no one would dare make him step down with his benefactor present.

Still, he would have to put up a proper show for the man.

Turning toward the crowd, he said loudly and smugly, "The young man over there is so brave... Every Sunblazer present will be my witness. If he defeats the Four Kings, I'll step down and Hux can take my place.”

Everyone roared with laughter at that.

"Hehe." Frank simply braced against the jeers and contemptuous remarks and slowly strode toward the ring, cracking his neck.

Pax then turned to the Four Kings. "Go, but remember, give a proper showing. Mr. Janko is watching! Don't blame me for disowning you if you lose!"

"Yes, Mr. Barzini!" All four burly men answered yes before striding into the ring in a tidy formation. "Over here, Hux." Ned beckoned at an embarrassed Hux just then. "So where did you find your champion, and how good is he?"

Somehow, Ned seemed to care less about the challenge than Frank.

handsome—if Ned were a little stronger, he would be wrestling

well aware that Ned swung that way, having been given orders before to scout for pretty boys for the

now it seemed that Ned

not about to give

trump card—what would happen to him if Ned took

he's good in a fight—that much I know since we made our acquaintance through conflict. We're

asking, "How long do you think he'd last

"Uh..." Hux was stumped.

to his own face if he said Frank would not last long—what

if he claimed Frank could win, it

Hux smiled awkwardly and gave a response that even he

Ned was obviously displeased