The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

"Oh, right!" Ned chuckled as he added, "My family will foot the bill for materials and construction service up front. You can pay everything at once after the acceptance test."

"Asking for payment after you finished construction? What even is this godly business?"

Helen could hardly believe that there was a subcontractor company that was this reliable.

Did Ned not care that he might not be paid?

Seemingly seeing Helen's confusion, Ned smiled. "I understand that you might be confused, but I can tell you that it's Mr. Lawrence's character that I trust. His judgment is above question, and he vouches for you—not to mention that you're his ex-wife. And given my partnership with Mr. Lawrence, a billion is really nothing. Hell, I wouldn't mind footing ten!"

Helen's mouth was hanging wide open, understanding profoundly how reliable Frank was just then.

case, I must thank you before all else," she exclaimed,

but I must ask, when will

invited, don't

was grateful toward Ned too—the man was

"Huh? What was that?"

when a drunk Luna wobbled up to their booth seating, her cheeks flushed from alcohol. She planted herself beside Ned, grabbing his arm as she mumbled, "Your name is.

charged," Ned was repulsed by the rotund, drunk woman but refrained from snapping right then since he could see

out of Luna's grasp and kept his distance, when Luna suddenly laughed out loud, still holding on

obviously upset—they were here on business, but Luna had to embarrass them

Helen. "So this is the subcontractor Frank introduced to you? Ned