The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

When even Gerald Simmons, chief of Riverton general affairs called as well, Burt was left stunned by how many bigwigs of Riverton were demanding Frank's release.

While he might even have released Frank on any other day given his vast influence, it was not happening now.

He was a member of Sage Lake Sect, and he would offer his aid after they called upon him—that, or die terribly for causing offense against the sect.

Frank chuckled. "Let me go now, and I can pretend today never happened. I'll even offer you a place when Mystic Sky Sect rises again."

"You're kidding." Burt snorted. "I'm no ingrate, and not even the gods could save you now."

And with those words, he poised his dagger, and—

Bang!

A deafening crash ensued from the doorway so loudly both men could hear it even from the sealed room.

what happened when one of his men scrambled inside.

has the balls to

don't know, but they're carrying guns!"

what had happened, a squad of armed men

move now. Sage Lake

"Who are you?!"

Hans Schnee strode out and slapped him across the face right then, knocking him to the

also realized in shock that Hans

at Burt, Hans barked, "You

bit his lip but stayed silent—who on earth was Frank Lawrence that he had such

then ignored him and walked right up to

Hans asked and was about to free Frank when he realized it