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 stumped—at this point, defending Yed would only mean that he was in league

she refused

"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

"Huh?"

turned to 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 on

think you are?!" Sif bellowed, staring straight at Ned with a look of 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 Jankos now?!

saying, "Ned doesn't speak for the family,

heard the voice, whereas Frank

shocked person in the room, as everyone watched Ciril himself appear before

appearance, and his rich

blurted. "Didn't Yed say they poisoned him already?! How is he

shocked and uncertain, Ciril slowly strode toward her, asking quietly, "What's the