The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage novel Chapter 801

"No, no, no—not a chance."

Ned's heartfelt congratulations left Hux shocked, and he quickly flashed a smile awkwardly. "I would never have been allowed to succeed you if you refused. If you need anything, just say the word and consider it done."

Hux was clearly a people's person, offering Frank assurance and then insisting his loyalty toward Ned in quick succession.

Cid hurried over, eager to show his face. "Don't worry, Mr. Janko. My brother will definitely lead the Sunblazers to new heights."

Ned smiled and nodded, and finally showed his true colors just then. "Would you happen to be free later, Vicky? I have a reservation at a hotel restaurant nearby. Care to join us? Let's get to know each other…"

Pax, who was about to leave despondently, heard him.

His eyes lit up right then, and he ran over to them with a fawning smile. "We're still friends even though I've passed the torch to Hux, right? And I'm leaving the country soon anyway… It'll be our last banquet together, so I can properly say my goodbyes to you and Hux."

Ned frowned in turn—he only wanted to invite Frank.

Everyone else could tell what he was up to with that, and yet Pax had to tactlessly insert himself.

"Sorry, Mr. Janko." Frank refused right then and started to leave. "I appreciate the offer, but I have other business to see too and can't stay. See you around."

Even if Ned was good-looking, Frank simply did not swing that way. Also, he was not dense enough to be oblivious to Ned's intentions, and he refused to give him the chance.

"Hey, where are your manners?! Mr. Janko himself is inviting you!"

"That's right! Not many people can say the same across all of Morhen. Stop being so pretentious!"

Still, his thoughts notwithstanding, Hux could not afford to upset Ned either.

Making a face, he turned to Frank and said, "Mr. Lawrence, Pax is right—we've developed an understanding over the years as partners, and talking shop at Mr. Janko's banquet would smoothen the transition. Could you perhaps…"

Frank could tell from Hux's reaction that he was left in a difficult situation.

And Frank himself still had use for the Sunblazers—he had to do something or Ned might take out his frustrations on Hux, even removing him from power.

With that in mind, he feebly agreed to join them.

He had shown the extent of his strength anyway—if Ned started to behave funny, he just had to kill Ned.