Lola felt sick to her stomach, and Blackbeard felt no better. As soon as he had taken her, he rushed off to bathe, soaking in hot water for ages as though something filthy had gotten on him.
Blackbeard then took Lola by ship to Whole Cake Island. The moment they approached Big Mom's territory, a patrol spotted them at sea, and someone hurried to report the news to her.
"What? Lola's back? She actually has the nerve to show her face here?" Big Mom was so angry that her flesh quivered. She racked her brains but still couldn't understand why Lola was with Blackbeard.
"Bobbin, take some people and find out what's going on."
"Yes, Mom."
Bobbin answered and hurried out.
Just then, Capone and Chiffon entered the hall together. Big Mom glanced at Chiffon, and her face darkened. "Didn't I tell you? I don't want to see your face again."
The more Big Mom spoke, the angrier she grew, making no effort to hide the murderous look in her eyes. Chiffon went pale with fear and could barely stand. Tears swam in her eyes, ready to fall, when a strong hand took hers.
Chiffon turned to find Capone looking at her. A rare tenderness shone in his eyes, and warmth surged through her heart.
She gritted her teeth and took two determined steps forward. In a voice almost like a vow, she said, "Mom, I'm going to marry Capone and be his wife."
"What?" Big Mom was both startled and furious. She was about to lash out, but when her gaze fell on Capone, her eyes darted about. Chiffon was worthless in her eyes, and she wouldn't grieve even if her daughter died. But if this brought Capone to her side, it wouldn't be a bad thing.
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