The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Chapter 20

At the same time, Peter was groaning and moaning on a bed at Riverton General.

He was unable to move with his entire arm plastered, while Gina was sobbing, her heart broken. ” What happened, Peter? Who hurt you?”

Sean added indignantly, “Tell me who it is. I will settle the score for you.”

“Who else?!” Peter cried. “It’s that b*st*rd Frank Lawrence!”

Helen was taken aback. “But Frank’s been at Verdant Hotel the whole time…”

“He sent his goons after me!” Peter growled through his teeth.

In reality, Barney gave him a thorough beating just as he was ready to join them at Verdant Hotel. While Barney himself did tell Peter that Frank sent him, Peter did not mention the fact that he sent

Barney to hurt Frank in the first place.

Even so, only Helen found his story suspicious. “Why would Frank send people after you?”

petty and would not have Peter beaten up just because he

like him.

started to stammer right then, “H–He’s jealous of me… What other reason is there?”

was averting his eyes as well.

fell, and he shrieked, “What are you saying Helen?!

is going to lie to

Helen gave a noncommittal response. “Fine, I believe

made a mental note to ask Frank

and assuring Peter, “Don’t worry, Peter. I’ll avenge you when

emotion. “You’re more a brother–in–law

Sean tried to get Helen to the hotel again, but

fuming, but it was clear that he would not get Helen alone

woke up and finished his usual training regime, dressed,

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to Riverton

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Gerald’s condition would deteriorate in three days, and he needed a

ingredients when a familiar voice called out from behind, “Frank? What are you doing here?”