The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Frank started at Burt in turn—he had heard of him before.

After all, Burt Yorkman had the reputation of making the most arrests in Riverton Precinct and was as competent as he was brutal.

Those he had his eyes on would never get away, though Frank was still surprised he was a member of Sage Lake Sect.

Still, he reasoned, "You are more or less a man of accomplishment in Riverton. Why stoop to being Sage Lake Sect's lapdog?"

Burt chuckled, presuming that Frank was intimidated and therefore trying to sway him.

"Give up on your pretty words, kid." He snorted in disdain. "It's your misfortune for upsetting Sage Lake Sect—average Joes like you would never understand the terror they embody, but don't worry, I'll spare you the pain while satisfying Ms. Ocean."

Frank chuckled. "So I should be thanking you?"

"You're welcome."

two about sects myself—have you heard

were the top sect in the world, but regrettably, they fell three years ago—the chief and their senior apprentice both. The Four South Sea Sects now share control over what's left, and they are

now." Frank smiled. "You'll soon

"You're saying you're one

"I might have considered letting you go three years ago, but you

Sect, and Burt had no reason to stupidly aid the

a fat dagger, he said coolly, "It's inhuman, but I'm crippling your meridians first. At least you'd be alive—just play nice if

like Frank, but Frank said quietly, "Do you really think you can do it? Even Drakon Salazar of your sect

laughed. "I won't win in a fight, but you have been restrained with sage

too well, which was why he used

could stab Frank, he suddenly received a

the voice on the other end greeted him. "I'm Vicky Turnbull, CEO of Grande