The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

"No way! We can't let them take Walter!"

"Exactly! We will go down swinging if push comes to shove!"

"That's right! We do not fear death!"

Glen was left glowering as the rest of the Turnbulls argued in defiance.

"Go down swinging?! Easy for you to say!" he bellowed. "Have none of you considered how serious a blow it would be to our family if we went to war against the mayor of Morhen?! It wouldn't just be the Martial Alliance-if the mayor sends the garrison, we're really screwed!"

Looking at everyone around him pointedly, he continued, "At that point, we'd be unable to clear our name while we leap into the pit our enemies dug for us! And that's exactly what they want-for us to fight the Martial Alliance!"

While most of the Turnbulls were stunned, some still argued defiantly.

"What, are we supposed to just give up?"

Even at best, we'd lose Walter... And our reputation is

turned to Frank and said quietly, "Mr. Lawrence has already said it-we will let them take Walter while we investigate the incident. When we do, we will be able to save Walter, even turn the tables against our enemies. Mr. Lawrence has already seen that reality, but the rest of you

admitted to her shortcoming as Glen

turned quiet, Silverbell strode up and

"We will surrender Walter, but will

replied, her expression

our family. That is why I would ask that the Martial Alliance refrains from using violence against Walter, while we gather evidence as soon as possible to expose the real

head. "I can't offer any assurance... You know what the mayor is like, and nothing

"Hehe..."

harbor a criminal when he