Helen was stupefied—she had never expected this.

Her grandfather's will was clear: leave the family to be with Frank and follow her conscience.

She had certainly made up her mind after being told about Chaz's true nature, but his threat left her in despair.

If she refused Chaz, he would go after Frank.

Yes, Frank was a fighter, but could he defeat the might of the Lionhearts?

And they had the backing of Volsung Sect with hundreds of apprentices and countless Skyrank elites among their ranks.

It was impossible—Frank would end up destroyed, and Vicky could get caught in the crossfire too.

It would not be just them either—her family and the company she worked so hard to develop in three years would all be reduced to dust.

turned toward Chaz, trembling. "I-If I

course! I love you, Helen. Why would I bother with him if you marry me? I'm such a gentleman."

disgusted—to think that her childhood friend grew up to be such

no

nodded in disgrace as tears welled out of her eyes. "J- Just spare

as she resigned herself. "There's no reason to hide anything from your

up, but Helen held

scowled. "You'd rather

Helen teared up but ultimately

as he reached for

"Stop!"

thundered from outside the hotel room,

it was none other Frank, the

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