The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Sif immediately realized what she had actually said right after she said it.

She could well have admitted to aiding Yed in assassinating Ciril!

Not only would that lead to a diplomatic crisis between the Lionhearts and the Jankos, but her actions and her family would also be quickly condemned far and wide if word spread.

Also, there was no doubt that the Lionhearts were as influential as they were powerful enough to not fear the Jankos. But if they really pushed the Jankos too far, they would definitely retaliate and perhaps succeed in taking their two pounds of flesh from the Lionhearts before they went down.

In short, it was completely unnecessary heat.

With that in mind, Sif quickly switched gears, her tone cool as she said, "I'm a close friend of Yed's, and I won't sit idly by when he's being abused. I couldn't care less about any family dispute that happened here."

"Well, what happens in the family stays in the family," Ned said pointedly. "And since I'm sure you weren't conspiring with Yed, feel free to see yourself out, Ms. Lionheart."

stumped—at this point, defending Yed would only mean that he was in league with Yed, and that she had provided the

she refused to leave

coolly, "I'll refrain from meddling against your rotten affair, but this man is my enemy. Or are the Jankos going to stop me from taking him with me,

"Huh?"

Frank in confusion, but he soon snorted as he turned back to Sif. "Watch it! My family owes this man a debt. If you insist

contempt. "You were next in line to succeed Ciril Janko, but you're still a loser and a eunuch? And you think you speak for the

voice boomed, saying, "Ned doesn't speak for the family, you say? Then what

Lothar were immediately overjoyed when they heard the

to say that Sif was the most shocked person in the room,

his rich voice was just

blurted. "Didn't Yed say they poisoned him

asking quietly, "What's the matter, Ms. Lionheart? It seems you're