The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Seeing Frank say nothing, Glen continued, "My family is even less of a match against the South Sea Crow. That's why we need the Lionhearts' help, or we'd suffer even more losses. I hope you can understand..."

"That's not necessary," Frank said naturally. "The South Sea Crow and I had an agreement. She won't come after you anymore."

"What?!"

The room was left in shock at Frank's words.

"Haha..." The Turnbull executive who mocked Frank earlier was silent for a moment but soon turned toward Glen. "I told you, Mr. Turnbull—he's with the South Sea Crow. See? He admitted as much to it now. Why else is he fine when we're all infected?"

"Yeah. He was close to the South Sea Crow when she charged at Zac as well. Why wasn't he hit?"

"Don't bother. He's definitely her ally!"

discussion around him left Frank scowling, even regretting asking his fellow apprentice to

Sea Crow isn't some monster. She's human—she can see reason!" He strode forward, snapping coolly at them, "Have none

dismissively. "We have plenty of enemies. She's

"Exactly!"

be paid. Why else would she have

then and turned toward Glen as he said quietly, "It was Zac Turnbull. He forced himself on a girl who asked him for help at South

left the room silent, and everyone turned toward

South Sea Crow was willing to speak with you?" he asked tentatively. "She even told you why she was

even invited me to join her, and I only

were scowling at

"You must be joking!"