Dani was under the impression that even if the goons were not the best, they


    were on the cusp of reaching that level anyway.


    It turned out to be just her wishful thinking—when against the truly powerful, she


    was amb at the mercy of the butcher''s knife, no matter how many people she


    brought!


    "To be honest, I''m curious as to what you''re thinking."


    Frank snorted as he strode up to Dani. "Why dump a man who loves you dearly


    for some prick you don''t even know? Being abused in that state and still thinking


    that you''d chosen wisely—do you actually have a brain?"


    Seeing herunching, he knew she was not listening, and he tore her ear off!


    The horrific pain jolted Dani to her senses, and she was left clutching what


    remained of her ear as she stared at the seemingly handsome man.


    She was under the impression that Frank would let her live even if she lost, but it


    was once again wishful thinking.


    He would kill her, and savagely at that!


    And she was certainly right, since Frank had never expected Dani toe


    looking for him.


    He would definitely not allow a threat like her to survive!


    On the other hand, urged by her instinct to survive, Dani turned toward Zein and


    bellowed, "We''re husband and wife! Are you really going to just stand around


    doing nothing while I''m being abused?! Where''s your conscience?!"


    Zein simplyughed at her face. "You still think that I care about you? I''ll be frank


    —I really want you dead right now!"


    And with those words, he charged toward the kitchen and soon returned with a


    cleaver, ready to butcher Dani right then.


    Horrified, Dani scrambled to her feet and ran, but because she was not watching


    where she was going, she tripped and fell.


    As she turned, she gasped at the cool glint of Zein''s cleaver and kowtowed as she


    cried, "Please, Zein! I know I made a mistake—just give me a chance, I''m begging


    you!"


    Zein growled coolly. "Who would


    give me a chance if I do? Do you


    really think I''m that stupid? If you


    somehow regain your footing, who


    knows what else you have in store


    forme soon."


    He was ready to cleave Dani when Frank suddenly appeared, snatching the


    cleaver out of his hand.


    Zein was as startled as Dani was, though Dani was soon smiling once she


    recovered from her surprise.


    After all, she was right about him!


    With great lookse great personality—why would someone as handsome as


    Frank hurt her?


    "Just tell him to let me go, and I''ll do anything you want!"


    Dani even tried to hug Frank''s leg, but Frank kicked her away. "You''re getting the


    wrong impression. Unlike me, your ex-husband shouldn''t dirty his hands by taking


    a life."


    Dani shook her head repeatedly. "No


    way! You''re so handsome and so


    skilled, kid—why help him with such


    nonsense? Just let me go..and I


    swear won''t have anything to do


    with Mr. Creston! I''ll be a loyal wife...


    I''ll give you hispany too!"


    Frankughed in amusement right


    then. "I really don''t need the money...


    In fact, I wouldn''t want to be lumped


    with you even if I did. If you can


    betray the man who saved your life,


    what''s stopping you from betraying


    me?


    "Character needs to be proven, and no one would fall for your rubbish as long as


    they''re no idiot."


    Dani was astounded, as Frank''s words obliterated her belief as a person.