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?”

was not that petty and would not

like him.

“H–He’s jealous of me… What other reason

his eyes as well.

shrieked, “What are you saying Helen?! You’d rather trust a stranger than

impatiently, “Helen, are you implying Peter is going to lie

Helen gave a noncommittal response. “Fine, I believe you,

made a mental note to ask Frank later.

hand, Sean was thumping his chest and assuring Peter, “Don’t worry, Peter. I’ll avenge

beside himself with emotion. “You’re more a brother–in–law than

to get Helen to the hotel again, but she insisted on staying with

was clear that he would not get Helen alone to himself.

next morning, Frank woke up and finished his usual

Chapter 20

to Riverton Hotel.

2/2

to his calculations, Gerald’s condition would deteriorate in three days, and

him his ingredients when a familiar voice called out from behind, “Frank? What