The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Zac replied, "I-I can hear you..."

"Hah!" Vicky snapped right then. "Did you forget what I've said? I told you not to threaten Frank with his family, but I guess none of you were listening! Even if I'd like to see Helen Lane served to me on a platter. Do it, darling! I won't blame you even if you kill Uncle Zac!"

Zac paled at Vicky's words.

He opened his mouth to speak but eventually hung his head in silence.

Frank was silent too—if Vicky directly spoke on Zac's behalf, he might actually refuse her.

But Vicky was smart.

Knowing that Frank was not one who followed orders, she chose to side with him instead to disarm him.

that, he

"It's alright."

a brief silence, pouting over the phone. "Just let him go, darling. This one time, alright? He's still my uncle, and just killing

it that way, I'm really not in the mood

it slide once. And don't you think you should explain yourself

for?" Vicky asked, using her

try to play this down," Frank growled, frowning. "You were out of touch for so long that I couldn't even tell if you were safe. Don't you know how difficult

so you do care

Frank snapped sternly. "Are the Lionhearts coercing you?! If that's the case, tell me! I'll protect you from whoever it is, be it the Lionhearts or the rest of

even as she tried to be cute. "Haha. I'm

not about to hesitate at that. "Alright. I'll be right

hang up, Vicky quickly said, "Wait, darling. Would you mind helping my grandfather since you're coming anyway? I know it's too much to ask,