The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

"What do you want?"

Noel frowned as she backed away, surprised that Chet was so bold that he was ready to make a move in public.

"Oh, don't misunderstand."

Chet stopped and smiled smugly. "I don't mind telling you that I'm assistant to Sil Lionheart, vice chief of Volsung Sect's Caudal Hall. It must therefore be fate that brings us together, Ms. York... Why don't you consider a partnership with Lionhearts?" "Sure, the Lionhearts do not have a monopoly on showbiz like the Soranos, but with me here, you will have protection. Just join us Lionhearts, and I'll ask Sil to invest in you, elevating you to unprecedented heights. How about that?" Chet thought that his offer was very attractive, since people were always terrified and respectful every time he mentioned the Lionhearts.

As such, even Noel-who was famous throughout Draconia-was just another girl in Chet's eyes.

After all, would she dare go against the Lionhearts?

That was when Frank strode up, staring at Chet in amusement as he asked, "And what do you get in return?"

"Nothing."

Chet had quickly presumed that Frank was Noel's personal bodyguard and did not show Frank much respect.

with me for drinks, after which I'll give her a full-body check up. After all..." Chet

even

as she understood that Chet was using the Lionhearts' influence to call for

why she did

always wear a wire. Everything you said

I

so I hope you'll way

yourself."

"Recorded?"

like that, though it made sense when he thought

actress-why would she not have a

face, the fire

almost lost all his cool right then, though he soon

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