The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

That was why Edon despised Lubor.

Moreover, if Lubor took over, their family would completely fall under the control of Hundred Bane Sect and be reduced to lab rats.

That was why Chet never let down his guard despite Lubor seemingly compromising.

"Chet, why don't we just take them up on their offer?"

Edon turned toward his eldest brother anxiously. "As long as we're not reduced to vassals of Hundred Bane Sect, anything else can wait after they cure Jaden." "You're being naive."

Chet shook his head, smirking at Edon. "Do you really think Lubor is sincere about helping us? Just think about it-what would the Martial Alliance do if they found out we handed their chief over to Hundred Bane Sect?"

"Oh!"

Edon smacked himself on the lap for the umpteenth time and wheeled on Lubor furiously. "I knew you were up to no good!"

"Now, now. You've got it all wrong." Lubor smiled, shaking his head. "The elders of Hundred Bane Sect have spoken. The chief of the Martial Alliance is actually loyal to the Lord of the Southern Woods, and he's ready to cut her loose after she failed to obtain the spiritron vein.

to me, and it goes without saying that we're not going to tell anyone about this. It's no loss to the Martial Alliance anyway, so

Chet frowned. "Really?"

I won't

win-win for the family, earning a favor from Hundred Bane

you want the chief of the Martial Alliance

Let's just say that Hundred Bane Sect won't make a

be the perfect breeding ground for various toxic scarabs. And she

Chet was left thoughtful.

that his family would be held responsible if they gave the chief of the Martial Alliance over

Bane Sect

stupid enough to tell

and none

long as they kept

knew? When Jaden recovered, he might even

Favonis would lose nothing while

was a win for everyone save for the chief of the Martial Alliance,