The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Frank inhaled deeply and told Trevor, "Keep bidding."

"Sure. 400 million!" Trevor raised his paddle without hesitation.

"500 million." Sif smiled smugly, folding her arms before her chest as if watching Frank and Trevor make a fool of themselves.

"600 million!" Trevor remained impassive as he kept bidding.

"One billion!" Sif yawned as she countered.

That was when Frank sprang to his feet, glaring at Sif as he asked coolly, "So you're bent on outbidding me for that rock, Ms. Lionheart?"

"No, of course not." Sif sneered as she returned Frank's jibe before, word for word. "It's an auction—I bid, and an item is bought. Is there a rule that no one must bid against you?"

as he turned

Sif and growled quietly. "I will have that rock today. Try

after you raised the bid for the Hyperion Root

herself and raised her paddle

Sif was bent on messing with him to the bitter end, Frank's expression turned amused

sit, folding his arms before his chest and showing no intention to make another bid, even asking blankly, "A-Aren't you going to keep

smiled and shook

"What..."

you mean, 'what'?" Frank shrugged innocently. "I was just bluffing, putting on airs—or is that against the rules? That said, you really

only then that Sif realized it was all Frank's