Shrewd as ever, Pax had his men bring chairs for Ned and his valets.

His attitude changed since he was a lot less worried with Ned around—no one would dare make him step down with his benefactor present.

Still, he would have to put up a proper show for the man.

Turning toward the crowd, he said loudly and smugly, "The young man over there is so brave... Every Sunblazer present will be my witness. If he defeats the Four Kings, I'll step down and Hux can take my place."

Everyone roared with laughter at that.

"Hehe." Frank simply braced against the jeers and contemptuous remarks and slowly strode toward the ring, cracking his neck.

Pax then turned to the Four Kings. "Go, but remember, give a proper showing. Mr. Janko is watching! Don't blame me for disowning you if you lose!"

"Yes, Mr. Barzini!" All four burly men answered yes before striding into the ring in a tidy formation.

here, Hux." Ned beckoned at an embarrassed Hux just then. "So where did you find your champion,

less about the challenge

all, Frank was young and handsome—if Ned were a little stronger, he would be wrestling him

been given orders before to scout for pretty boys for the

that Ned was

to give Frank away

card—what would happen to him if Ned took

no choice but to brace himself and answer, "Well, he's good in a fight—that much I know since we made our acquaintance through conflict. We're good

Ned puckered his lips before asking, "How long do you think he'd last against the Four

"Uh." Hux was stumped.

own face if he said Frank

hand, if he claimed Frank

Hux smiled awkwardly and gave a

obviously

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