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.

trembling. "I-If I marry

course! I love you, Helen. Why would I bother with him if you marry

that her childhood friend grew up to be

she had no way of fighting

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

smile broadened as she resigned herself. "There's no reason to hide anything from your husband, right? Take it

was staring at her amorously even as he strode up, but Helen held

Chaz promptly scowled. "You'd

teared up but ultimately relaxed her

was smiling gleefully as

"Stop!"

hotel room, and the door

that it was none other Frank, the one she wanted

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