I Won't Take This Embarrassment Lying Down

"I want him."

Fiona's eyes narrowed into slits once she heard that and her hand tightened into fists, but she didn't dare to say anything in response as she knew that it would be stupid to mention that Mark was currently a part of her guild. She knew what sort of person Gunter was, and it would not end well for her if he decided to force her to give Mark to him.

Mark wasn't even a permanent part of Fiona's guild. According to the deal they made before, Fiona was only going to retain Mark until he was no longer interested in staying in her guild, and then he could leave anytime he wanted. Fiona couldn't stop Mark from leaving if he really wanted to. All Fiona could do was hope that Mark would not leave her guild just yet. Now that Mark was going to be a member of the SOVEREIGN, Fiona knew that it would be a great boost for the guild, so Fiona wanted to retain Mark for a little while longer.

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