The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

"No way! We can't let them take Walter!" "Exactly! We will go down swinging if push comes to shove!" "That's right! We do not fear death!" Glen was left glowering as the rest of the Turnbulls argued in defiance.

"Go down swinging?! Easy for you to say!" he bellowed. "Have none of you considered how serious a blow it would be to our family if we went to war against the mayor of Morhen?! It wouldn't just be the Martial Alliance-if the mayor sends the garrison, we're really screwed!" Looking at everyone around him pointedly, he continued, "At that point, we'd be unable to clear our nwhile we leap into the pit our enemies dug for us! And that's exactly what they want-for us to fight the Martial Alliance!" While most of the Turnbulls were stunned, sstill argued defiantly.

will let them take Walter while we investigate the incident. When we do, we will be able to save Walter, even turn the tables against our enemies. Mr. Lawrence has already seen that

asked, "So? Have you cto a decision?" "Lady Silverbell." Glen nodded politely. "We will surrender Walter, but will you listen to

has been framed," Glen explained. "Someone is trying to drive a wedge between the mayor and our family. That is why I would ask that the Martial Alliance refrains from using violence against Walter, while we gather evidence as soon as possible to expose the real culprit!" Silverbell, however, shook her head. "I can't offer any assurance... You know what the mayor is like, and nothing you say holds

her husband if the Martial Alliance took him away, and even if he returned, he would not be in

let those savages take him! However, that was when Walter sighed and rose to his feet, then walked toward Silverbell and the members of the Martial