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."

was in league with

refused to leave

meddling against your rotten affair, but this man is my enemy. Or are

"Huh?"

he soon snorted as he turned back to Sif. "Watch it! My family owes this

with a look of contempt. "You were next in line to succeed Ciril Janko, but you're still a loser

boomed, saying, "Ned doesn't

Lothar were immediately overjoyed when they heard the voice, whereas Frank

was the most shocked person

rich voice was just as resounding as a lion's

say they

and uncertain, Ciril slowly strode toward her, asking quietly, "What's the matter, Ms. Lionheart? It seems you're really surprised that I'm appearing before