The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

"No, no, no—not a chance."

Ned's heartfelt congratulations left Hux shocked, and he quickly flashed a smile awkwardly. "I would never have been allowed to succeed you if you refused. If you need anything, just say the word and consider it done.”

Hux was clearly a people's person, offering Frank assurance and then insisting his loyalty toward Ned in quick succession.

Cid hurried over, eager to show his face. "Don’t worry, Mr. Janko. My brother will definitely lead the Sunblazers to new heights.”

Ned smiled and nodded, and finally showed his true colors just then. "Would you happen to be free later, Vicky? I have a reservation at a hotel restaurant nearby. Care to join us? Let's get to know each other..."

Pax, who was about to leave despondently, heard him.

His eyes lit up right then, and he ran over to them with a fawning smile. "We're still friends even though I've passed the torch to Hux, right? And I'm leaving the country soon anyway... It'll be our last banquet together, so I can properly say my goodbyes to you and Hux."

only wanted to

to tactlessly insert himself. "Sorry, Mr. Janko." Frank refused right then and started to leave. "I appreciate the offer, but

Also, he was not dense enough to be oblivious to Ned's intentions, and he refused to give him

Mr. Janko himself is

say the same across all of Morhen. Stop being so pretentious!" "Disrespecting

valets around Ned promptly snapped

outbursts while clearing his throat and frowning

he noticed Ned's unhappy stare and could tell right then that Ned would

in pain in turn even as he cursed Ned inwardly—he had just become boss of the Sunblazers, but his two benefactors were already giving him a hard