The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

Since Plum was local, she returned for charity after getting rich.

On the other hand, the youth took interest in a patch of land, but the geezer who owned it refused to sell it. The youth then sent his men after him, but Plum happened to be there and intervened, and the youth's men were properly punished.

Furious, the youth had Plum kidnapped, consequences be damned.

"Not that long ago, you were lecturing my men and bragging how you're scared of no one. What about now?"

The youth laughed. "TV shows and the like have really brainwashed you. Did you think you're untouchable just because you're rich and well-connected? See, the people in Shanton are just cowards, but in this place, we'll do anything to get what we want. And I assure you, you'll pay for what you did!"

"Not worried you'd get caught?" Plum spat.

"Actually, I am." The youth laughed. "But so what? You won't ever be seen again. Hell, I'm really looking forward to how you'll suffer when you're sold off to some third-world country!"

and the youth laughed gleefully. "No, wait—I guess I'll teach you some manners before I sell you off! The very thought excites

delight, Plum closed her eyes in despair,

a remote corner such as this, and

"I'm curious, Ms. Zitch... Would you have stopped me before if you'd

"If

you can still keep that up in a

the door was knocked on firmly three times and gently once. The youth had his goon open the door, and the beggar entered carrying Arya, flinging her to

happily. "Well done, geezer. Pretty faces like her are rare!" Arya was no Plum, but she was still

exaggerating sir! But I have a favor

being followed?" The youth frowned, and his goons were

beggar shook his head.

if I had a tail, not when my family's at