The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage novel Chapter 1882

Hence, in no time at all and without any words traded between them, the Quill family had come to a mutual understanding—Frank was their common enemy.

And sensing that something strange was going on, Governor Quill frowned as he pointed at one of the soldiers and barked, "Tim Cox! Be honest—has my family been abusing you and your comrades?! I have said before that you are all equal in standing with them, so why are all of you serving as their security guards?!"

Tim was ready to answer.

Though the scene of his dear comrade Eric dying with his eyes wide on the floor kept appearing in his mind, he also remembered his sister.

Hence, after musing irresolutely to himself for a long while, he eventually looked up with a smile. "That never happened, sir. Your family has been most gracious to us… As for serving as security guards, we have been doing so voluntarily.

"After receiving so much from your family, it really hurts our conscience not to give something back."

"What…?"

Even as Frank was left flabbergasted that Tim was suddenly telling a completely different story than from hours ago, Tim hung his head and pointed at Frank. "But that's not the case for that man. As soon as he came, he goaded us to turn against your family, promising us wealth and influence once he becomes the governor.

"But because of who he is and our allegiance to the Quill family, we played along to lure him into telling us his plans. We are so shocked at how ambitious he is… it's creepy."

Frank was left dumbstruck as Tim's words painted an entirely different picture.

Now, he was no longer the visitor who was mistreated but a scheming snake who was intent on becoming the governor.

"Tim Cox, what…"