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The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1191-After recruiting the Blue Fangs and arranging for them to keep watch over the projects just then, Frank had a weird troubled look on his face as soon as he got into his car.

"What's wrong, Frank?" Helen quickly asked.

"No…" Frank leveled a conflicted look at her but eventually resigned himself and sighed. "Well, I'll be frank-Your client Ms. Clarity is an assassin topping Blackrank." "What?!" Helen was stunned-she could tell from Clarity's presence that she was someone special, but a top assassin was still a stretch from what she expected.

Stunned into silence, her throat was parched as she turned toward Frank, having trouble speaking. "Are you saying that Lanecorp should revoke her client status?" "No, I don't mean that." Frank shook his head and explained thoughtfully, "She toldplainly who she was and didn't even hide her identity."

"Well, what is she after?" Helen wheezed. "You?" "Maybe." Frank nodded in somber agreement.

"Quit messing around, Frank!" Helen snorted. "I was just joking!" "No," Frank replied solemnly. "She toldthat herself." "Huh?!" Helen was left gaping even as she felt SO that another woman I in her man?! Content to englishIt was true that she was tacitly allowing Vicky Turnbull to flirt Frank, since she had been unfa?

to Frank too many times bern Wither However, she really had to be worried if Clarity joined the fray.

"What are you thinking?" Frank suddenly chuckled. "She's Talnamese, and I only suspected her even more after she toldshe's interested." "Oh. Phew…"

Helen breathed a quiet sigh of relief.

If Frank really ran away with another woman… No, she would not even entertain that thought.

"So? Am I supposed to keep her as a client or not?" she asked.

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The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1192-It was certainly ironic that Gina had been conned into buying this exact plot of land that Juno Enigma had tipped Frank off on about its increase in value over tenfold.

Even if Frank did buy it with 500 million dollars, the value would skyrocket in two months over five billion! Gina and Cindy were still laughing at Frank for being a sucker, when they were the real suckers here.

If they were to find out, they really would have a heart attack…

In fact, even Helen was gaping in shock after Frank nonchalantly told her about Juno Enigma's tip.

"For real?" Frank nodded. "There's no mistaking it." Just to be sure, he called Will Zeller as Helen watched.

Even if he was a bureaucrat reviewing lease bids, he was involved in Zamri's urban development and would definitely have heard something about it.

While he was puzzled by Frank's question, he said, "I don't know about the projects, Mr. Lawrence… but I do know about plans for a highway, and it definitely passes through that area. There's a huge chance they'd demolish the projects for development.' Hanging up, Frank turned toward a delighted Helen and shrugged.

She was so excited that she could barely speak coherently. "T-That's wonderful!

You're even more of a business person than I am… Holy… Ten times the value!

If we build a business district or an industrial district… That would mean…"

"Don't celebrate just yet." Frank said quietly, suddenly raining on Helen's parade. "The news will be announced in a few days. Can you guess how your mother and cousin would react to it?" "My mother?" Helen froze right then and grimaced as she could already imagine Gina making a scene, demanding Frank to return that plot of land to her.

"Urgh…" She sighed in exasperation, shaking her head.

In a way, it was only fair that she had the worst humans alive for family-it was as if she had all the brains her family was supposed to have.

That was only the way this phenomenon made sense.

"Well, what should we do? We're not going to give it back to her, are we?" Helen asked.

Seeing that she was finally on hisside, Frank gunned cheerfully and whipped out his phone. "I got the land by chance anyway, and I'm really not worried about the money. I'll call Gina right now-she'll make big bucks if she believesand takes it back. If she refuses—well, there's nothing I can do." "Frank…" Helen certainly knew that Frank was doing it for her sake, or she would look bad when Gina stormed Lanecorp-if Frank refused to hand it over. Gina was definitely the type of person to do it, and the employees would start to criticize her. S Considering that, she did not hesitate to jam her sweet, soft lips on Frank's.

Frank froze for a couple of beats, feeling as if he wasyjolted inside before relishing the tenderness.

He felt buoyed as Helen answered his enthusiasm despite her clear inexperience.

However, the mood died-Frank et when Gina was snorting in contempt on the other end. "What is it, Frank barely enjoyed himself compt Läwfence?" Helen and Frank promptly pulled away, with Helen turning away to stare outside the window, blushing over her own boldness.

On the other hand, Frank was cursing his own stupidity-he.could/havem waited before calling Gina!

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1193-Still, the whole mood was ruined anyway, so Frank held his phone to his ear and said, "I've just checked. The land is worth a lot of money." "Really? How so?"

Gina snorted from the other end.

Frank could actually hear Cindy laughing gleefully too, even scoffing. "Aunt Gina, that sucker must have realized he just lost a fortune and wants to sell it back to you!" Frank did not get petty, however, and reasoned calmly, "I have a reliable source. The projects are due for demolition since they will be building a highway nearby, and the value will multiply by tenfold!" Cindy stopped laughing right then, and Gina turned quiet.

Then, Gina asked tentatively, "So, you mean to askto buy the land back from you?" "That's the idea." Frank nodded. "You'll definitely make big bucks if you

take ownership, and you won't ever have to rely on Helen again." Silence ensued again before Gina and Cindy both burst out in rowdy laughter.

Helen could naturally hear them since Frank had put them on loudspeaker, and she scowled in disgust, shaking her head and really intent on disowning them.

Her darling husband was so patiently and earnestly reasoning with those two, even giving them what he deserved.

And yet, instead of showing gratitude, they were both mocking him.

When Gina was done laughing, she scoffed. "Did you really think I'd believe you, Frank Lawrence?" "Did those thugs beat you up so badly that you lost your marbles?" Cindy chimed in. "Is that how you cup with this ruse? You bought the land, sucker, so did you really think we'd follow in your footsteps again? Don't bother and just take the loss. Who knows, you just might becfriends with those thugs!" Helen had enough right then and snatched Frank's phone and bellowed, "Mom! Cindy! You two. knew that place was crawling with thugs! Why didn't you warn us?! You almost gotkilled!" S Cindy laughed even harder in sheer schadenfreude.

Gina actually showed a conscience in contrast and stammered, "I-It's just a misunderstanding. I mean, Frank wouldn't have bought that et land from us if we said… Who would want a barren land crawling with thugs?" "Hahaha!!!" Cindy kept laughing at herself silly.

"That's enough!" Gina snapped at her.

However, Cindy only kept going, clearly very pleased. "Oh, you're killing me… Aunt Gina, you dear Fefer really gavelFrank a nasty surprise!" Helen, however, was glowering, her hands shaking as she held the phone.

"Frank had already signed the agreement!" Helen bellowed. "That means he already bought that land, ahid you could've told us then, but you didn't!" "Well, I…" Gina stuttered but could not finish her sentence.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1194-Cindy snapped with righteous indignation right then, "We did it to straighten out Frank! It's his fault for always strutting around us! He should take the loss since he likes to show off so much!" "That's enough," Frank said quietly as he took his phone back from Helen, concerned that she would get a stroke. "Gina, I will ask you again believeand take the land, and you'll earn more than ten times what it cost you. If you don't do it now, you don't get to make a scene and demand I sell it back to you later." Gina snapped hostilely right then, "What's that supposed to mean? Do I look like sfishwife to you?" "Exactly," Helen said, folding her arms before her chest as she was utterly disappointed in her own mother.

Gina paused for a moment, clearly furious.

"Helen Lane!" she snarled, burning bridges right then. "You've really done it now… All I've ever done was for your sake, and I was so worried you'd choose a poor husband… but you never cared for your own mother at all, siding with Frank every time! I regret giving birth to you-if only I knew this would happen!"

However, Helen was just furious. "Both you and Cindy would be dead if not Frank, you hear me?! Those Talnamese would have killed you already! Frank is the one who's really helping the family, even going as far as to let you make easy money! Forget not accepting his kindness-you would spit in his face instead?! You certainly weren't so high-and-mighty when you were begging Frank to bail you out!" "You brat! Did you just snap at me?! Hah! All daughters really are money wasted!" Gina retorted.

"That's enough!" Frank snapped just then, stopping the argument since this was not what he wanted.

Turning on his phone's voice recording function, he said calmly, "Gina, what I'm telling you is fact. That land's value will definitely skyrocket, and that's what Zamri's urban developers are saying." "Hah! Zamri's urban developers?" Gina snorted, clearly not believing Frank. "Who do you think you are, making friends with them? And you'd just get spaid actor to conif I ask for proof! I won't fall for it!" Content belongs to.

englishUMS Frank simply smiled. "I guess you're not going to believe me, Gina.

Gina chuckled before continuing, "Now, listen closely, Frank. I don't teve want that chunk of dirt even if it Kills me-no, not ever if you forded it op me! Ahdright now, I disown Heten. I won't ever ask either of you for anything from now on! You're both pigs, and you both deserve to be conned! Now, fuck off!" And with that lengthy outburst, Gina hung up, while Frank was still holding up his phone.

"Pigs?" Frank laughed despite himself to think there was a mother in m existenge who would use that word on her own daughter and son-in-law!

But I will still ask one last time-do you want that plot of land?" "Lettell you this, Frank Lawrence," Gina growled right then. "My dear son Peter was the one who connedinto buying that land, and I would never have done it if not for him! You're the sucker for buying fromnow, so don't think you can swindleback. I'm a and I'm much smarter than you are!" "Exactly. Did you think there's someone more stupid than you in existence, Frank?" Cindy gloated as well.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1195-"Frank, takeback to my office." Helen was hugging her legs, her expression one of misery and disappointment.

Frank began, "Helen, actually-" "Don't say it, Frank. I get it," Helen murmured, turning to look outside the window so that he would not have to see her cry. "I regret nothing at all." After being silent for a while, Frank started the car as it drizzled.

He drove in silence, feeling unsettled even as he took Helen back to Lanecorp's offices.

They got out, and Helen stopped outside the entrance. "I'm giving you two days' leave, Mr. Lawrence. It's been taxing… You should get sproper rest." Frank

could hear the crack in her voice and saw that she was forcing herself to smile despite forcing back tears.

"Yeah." He nodded and started to leave since he knew she needed tby herself.

"Oh, and don't mind what my mother said," Helen added. "Even if you were a pig, you'd still be the most amazing, most handsboar there is." "Pfft…" Frank chuckled, amused. "And you'd be the most beautiful sow." "Quit being slick already." Helen smiled, holding a palm over her lips as she strode in the building.

Frank's smile faded in turn, standing silently outside as he looked up at the towering building.

"Well, they're the ones behaving despicably, so they can't blme for anything…"

Frank was driving aimlessly along the streets of Zamri when he received a call from winter Lawrence.

"What have you been doing?" she asked. "It's been so long since you've shown up in Riverton." "Uh, well.

Frank trailed off, but he streally had his hands full over the past month or so helping Helen and Vigky and he did not have the tto return to Riverton. Winter ignored his half-response and asked tentatively just then, "Will you be free tomorrow?

It's my elet convocation ceremony tomorrow and you're a lecturer at the university. Do you think you can make it?" Still, she was understanding as ever and quickly added, "But it's fine if you can't make it if you're busy.

Yeah, it's definitely fine…" "Hmm…"

Frank could hear the hope in her voice and decided right then that he should surprise her.

Hence, he sighed and said, "Yeah, I'm sorry, Winter. I'm really busy so I can't make it. Next time, maybe?" "Eh?"

Winter was a little surprised, but giggled nonetheless. "You're such a JOker, Frank. There's no next tfor a convocation! Well, it's fine if you're busy. Just worry about yourself-I'm fine." We value your privacy We and our partners store and/or accessn information on a device, such as cokies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning. You may click to consent to our and our 1425 partners' processing as described above.

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The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1196-Many other drivers were gaping in envy.

Meanwhile, Frank floored the gas pedal, and his Maybach bellowed as it disappeared from sight.

At Riverton University the next day, Winter was seated below the stage, at once disappointed when she did not hear Frank's nlisted among the professors present.

It seemed that she was hoping for too much, but it also made sense-what was she, compared to the people Frank mingled with these days? She really could not be more insignificant, and imposing on him over something as trivial as her convocation was simply tactless. Her fingers clenched on her robes at the

thought, her eyes stinging as she thought to herself that she should apologize to Frank later.

"It's alright, Winter." Jean Zims, her best friend, patted her hand to console her.

"It's fine if he doesn't come. You have all the tyou need… Now, compose yourself-you have to give a speech soon, don't you?" "Eh? I'm…" Winter stared at Jean in surprise.

Jean, however, could see that Winter's tears were gushing, but Winter was not even aware of it.

She sighed, shaking her head. "Your brother is from a different world. It's cruel, but I'm telling you, you shouldn't overreach." "Yeah…" Winter nodded tamely.

Her docile nature only left Jean feeling guilty, and she looked around while complaining inwardly that Frank was such an unreliable brother.

After all, Winter had to muster her courage to call Frank yesterday, but all that effort was for nothing just because he was busy. This was his sister's convocation-even if they were not blood related, could he not just make tfor a brief stop? "What happened, Winter? Who upset you?" A bespectacled, .ne mild-mannered boy sat down beside Winter, looking at her worriedly and even passing her a tissue. S "I'm fine. Thank you, Bill." Winter smiled awkwardly even as she wiped her face, but did not take the tissue.

Bill did not appear embarrassed, even withdrawing his hand with a smile. "As long as you're fine. Are you sad that your brother didn't come?" "I…" Winter glanced at Jean, who nodded, encouraging her to tell Bill.

However, Winter only pursed her lips in exasperation, but she answered Bill anyway. "It's nothing to be sad about-it can't be helped that he can't cit he's busy "'see Bil nodded, seemingly disappointed before smiling, "Your brother aside, my father invited Dan Zimmer, the most famous healer in Riverton, as a guest to this ceremony. It's a surprise for you." "What?" Winter exclaimed in bemusement, unsure as to what Bill was up to.

Bill had recently returned to the country after studying abroad asian exchangé student, where he broadened his horizons.

In his year, he was the most talented medical student with the highest crancelof furthering his studies.

He was born in Zamri, and his family had been doctors for generations.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1197-While Bill modestly attended Riverton University for its strong reputation, Winter had heard rumors that he was mentored by Dan as well.

Being an apprentice of the owner of Flora Hall was certainly amazing, and judging from what Bill said, it was no rumor that Bill's mentor was indeed Dan.

In short, he had quite a bright future.

Still, Bill has been a major headache for Winter, as he had been persistently her as soon as she returned.

She did not hate him since he was always nice and polite, and even Jean encouraged her to get together with him.

While it was obvious that Jean believed that Bill suited Winter better, Winter could not help comparing him to Frank on every other turn.

And there certainly was no competition, which was why Winter could not bring herself to accept Bill's advances.

However, even though she persistently used the excuse that they had only recently met, she and Jean knew all too well that she just could not let go of Frank.

And since both of them were aware of that, it was natural that Bill realized that as well.

In his mind, he was slowly getting irritated by Winter's constant stallingDraconia's beauties were always troublesome, unlike the ladies abroad who would jump in bed with you after just a couple of pretty words.

That attitude made it obvious that Bill's mild nature was a facade, having led a life of debauchery abroad despite his kind demeanor. He was an exchange student just for appearance's sake, and he would achieve his objective and start a tutelage under Dan for a few years once he got his degree.

And with the legacy his father would pass down to him in Zamri, what was life if not comfort? "Hmph… I'll have her once the convocation is over!" Bill glared darkly at Winter, having planned something sinister.

Since she was always so cagey, he would help her with a little medication! With that in mind, he glanced at awhite tablet he held between his fingers Colorless and odorless, it would make a slut of a chaste maiden. Naturally, Bill needed Winter to take it without knowing it, just as he knew that until wait è should bide his tanew after the convoca S Hence, after greeting Winter, he did nothing but sit quietly beside her, waiting quietly for the convocation to be over.

After giving her speech as the valedictorian of the medical faculty, Winter miserably returned to her seat.

Since the certificates would be awarded soon, Winter syrmised that Frank would hof show up since he never came.

She cursed herself for her silliness, because Frank had already told her he was busy.

It was incorrigible for her to hold on to illusory hopes, and she knocked herself on the forehead just then.

"Winter, look." Bill nudged her on the shoulder just then, pointing of the stage with a grie Youf surprise is coming.

-" "Huh?" Winter looked up in confusion.

On the stage, Mr. Zims, Jean's uncle and one of the heads of department in Riverton University, Chuakled as he appunded, "Hehe… This year's.

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The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1198-On the stage, Mr. Zims, Jean's uncle and one of the heads of department in Riverton University, smiling as he announced, "This year's convocation ceremony will be a little different. A VIP has invited many important guests to award the certificates. Now, let's give a warm round of applause to Dan Zimmer, chief of Flora Hall!" A smiling Dan stepped out from the back door at Mr. Zims' invitation, waving at the students in greeting.

"Eh?" Dan's smile left Bill's smile stiffening.

In his mind, Dan was always stoic and solemn, persistently prim and proper.

So why was he flashing that ridiculous smile?! However, every other student was unaware of that and were applauding Dan so enthusiastically their hands

had turned reddened.

After all, in Riverton, the man was an authority in medicine! It was a great honor to have him award their certificates, and others might not necessarily believe them even if they broke the news! Moreover, they must have cbecause of one person.

After staring at Dan for a while, the students were soon glancing at Bill, who still appeared surprised.

Almost everyone knew that Bill was Dan's student, which was why it went without saying who invited Dan to come.

"Shit, Bill Jackson's amazing… I mean, the chief of Flora Hall?" "Hah! Do you know what's even more amazing? The man's smiling!" "Do you think he'd be that pleased if he didn't care about Bill?" "Honestly, I would have missed it if you didn't tell me." "Bill's so awesome…" Hearing the students' whispers, Bill quickly composed himself, putting on a look of confidence as if Dan's presence was his accomplishment.

In reality, when Bill asked his father to invite Dan, Dan's response was an uninterested 'busy'.

In other words, it depended on his mood.

And now, he was this pleased? Bill was certainly left bemused about what could have pleased Dan that much. Still, after boasting so much in front of Winter and having proven himself, he was quite gleef about it. Content belongs to swñovel"See, Winter? Bill's not bad, isn't he?" Jean giggled into Winter's ear.

"He could actually invite Dan Zimmer over, and you still think he doesn't compare to your brother?" "Yeah." Winter sniffed, still keeping her head lowered.

She almost did not seem surprised ob an hang presente The oment is.

Bill smiled just then, his facade so perfectly executed that even Jean could not discern his true, nature!"

"Hehe Waving Mr. Zimmer handing you your certificate would make you a more desirable recruit." "Yeah,"

Winter replied distractedly.

Bill narrowed his eyes-she was still missing her brother now? He would make her understand the pleasures of a woman tonightyn@While Rem quiakly hid the look on his face, Mr.

Zims then announced, "Calm down, everyone. Let's invite our second VIP now… Mr. Gerald & Simmons, Senator of Riverton!" "What?!" The announcement left every student dumbstruck.

"Urgh…" Jean sighed in disappointment.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1199-It was a medical school's convocation, so it made sense that an authority like Dan Zimmer would be invited as a guest.

But Senator of Riverton? This convocation ceremony is out of this world! Even as the students stared in bewilderment as a smiling Gerald Simmons stepped out from backstage, waving at them, they clapped as hard as they could when they cto their senses.

"Did Bill invite him too?" someone murmured just then, leaving everyone in an uproar and turning toward a dumbfounded Bill. "What? Oh, yeah… There's nothing to be surprised about, hehe…" Bill quickly raised his hands, gesturing for calm and basically admitting to it.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Whoa…" Many students gasped-it was already unbelievable that Bill could invite Dan, but the senator too?! That was out of this world! What connections did Bill have, really? Even as the students speculated, the ladies' eyes were twinkling as they looked at Bill, surprised that he kept his family's connections hidden so well.

If they could marry him…

The ladies were immediately obsessed, and even Winter glanced at Bill in surprise that he could invite Riverton's senator.

He was far more important than she thought, and he might even be a match against Frank.

However, she still felt repulsed toward Bill-what she admired was not family connections or influence, but the person and their virtues alone.

And Bill made her feel insecure.

That was when Jean nudged her on the hesitating for? Can't you see what He invited Riverton's senator her, urging, "What are you too!" "But it's not just worldly possessions…" Winter frowned at her bestie, her tone uncertain.

On the other hand, Bill had recovered from his initial panic, and decided to keep pretending to the end.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Even if he had no idea why Dan and Gerald came, both of them smiling cheerfully, he would properly seize this opportunity.

In that case, he probably would not even need the pill in his pocket! "That's right," he said magnanimously. "Family connections and influence are nothing but worldly possessions. I've simply invited these bigwigs so that my fellow students would have better opportunities." S "Shit, you're amazing, Bill!" "Yeah.

With the bigwigs giving us our certificates, we just have to go out and brag a little to get better jobs!" Bill puffed his chest, relishing the sensation of being fawned over.

Even Winter could not help nodding in agreement, her expression turning mild.

Bill certainly was ideal, showing humility despite having such om influenge andiwas also considerate to his fellow students.

In that sense, she was out of line.

10 our she apologies the done.

Bill appeared stunned but quickly smiled. "Don't worry about it, Winter.

You're my friend even if you reject me." While Bill's humblebraggingn earned him further appreciation from Winter, Mr. Zims announced on stage just then, "Hahaha… I'm sure everyone is surprised by how important our VIPs are. But the party is just getting started! Now, let's invite our third VIP-Mr. Tim Yates, chief of the Riverton commerce guild!"

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1200-"What?!" The students were gaping when they heard that they were more VIPs, and they all turned to Bill again.

The man felt his conscience gnawing but forced a smile and clapped while acting like he knew.

Even as it drew yet another round of gasps and worshipful stares from the other students, things were far from over. "Now, let's invite Robert Quill, the police commissioner of Riverton!" "Noel York, Draconia's top actress!" "Kim White, head of White Enterprises!" "Mr. Turnbull of Grande Pharma…" As Mr. Zims continued to list the bigwigs who came, it seemed that every bigwig of any importance in Riverton was here. They were all individuals representing various industries in Riverton, high-ranking government officials, or key members of

important families. Each of them could leave Riverton shaking if they stomped their feet! In short, the convocation ceremony was basically a gathering for the rich and important! "Shit, what the hell?!" "Hot damn… I've never seen anything this impressive!" "Who is Bill, really?" "The president's son, maybe?" "It's ridiculous!" Even as the other students kept yapping, Bill was panicking.

His family held sdegree of importance in Riverton, but there et was no way they commanded this much respect, and from these bigwigs at that! Content belongs to ŚwForget anyone else he could not believe it himself! "Shit, you invited all those people? You're amazing, Bill!" Jean exclaimed, disbelief showing all over her face.

If he really got all of them to come, he was definitely a big deal even on a national level! On the other hand, Winter appeared bewildered by the sight of so many bigwigs sitting on stage and was actually concerned. "Wouldn't you be imposing, Bill?" "Haha… Not really." Bill smiled awkwardly.

elThat was when a bright laughter echoed behind Winter. "Sorry, Winter was a little late since, preparations were a handfuld didn't miss anything important, did I?" Winter turned to find the man she missed so dearly standing there, smiling at her.

"Frank!" she exclaimed, not caring about her seat or her appearance as she lunged into his arms with a blissful smile.

"Hmph." Bill snorted, immediately disgruntled by the sight.

He had laid out a path just to have a shot… but the man had to show up and ruin everything! Talk about frustrating competition! "You didn't have to prepare anything, Frank." Winter beamed. "I'm happy that you've come!" "Now, that won't do. This is my only sister's convocation ceremony. It has to be a grand one." Frank winked and pointed at the Riverton bigwigs seated on the stage.

"How about that for a surprise? Impressive, right?" "Huh?" Winter was left stunned for a moment and turned toward Bill in confusion.

Even Jean was frowning tog.