Just as Frank had expected, the key members of the Sorano family all entered Nash's ward in a tidy formation.Thanks to Frank pulling some strings, Jim Loggins had arranged the best ward for Nash. Even after over a dozen key members of the Sorano family and Willy's stretcher were brought in, it was not at all congested."Master Lawrence…?" Kat was left dumbstruck, watching as the huge group of people suddenly filed into her father's ward."Stay calm," Frank assured her, perfectly used to such occasions.Rising to his feet, he strode up to Emilio and asked quietly, "So, have you made up your mind? Will it be war, or will Willy be kowtowing in apology?""What?!" Kat exclaimed and quickly clasped a hand over her own mouth.These people really were the Soranos?!And the middle-aged man had such a different air to him…Kat suddenly remembered that she saw him on the papers and TV, and that the man was a big deal, though she could not remember his name.In fact, she did not recogniz
While Mel was petrified, Matis did not fare any better.He was leaning against the hallway walls, his eyes blank and his expression miserable."Mom… I think we're dead…" he murmured. "He can bend the Soranos to his will, and even Emilio Sorano is here to apologize… What do we even amount to…"Matis certainly felt like a clown—the blind type, as he remembered how much he tried to flex his sense of superiority over Frank!Just then, Emilio spoke from within Nash's ward, "Mr. Lawrence, my father told me to bring Willy here and apologize personally. I hope you can forgive my wretched son's atrocity, and we have prepared a suitable compensation—here, this check is worth 500 million dollars. Please accept it."Seeing that Emilio was sincere, Frank nodded at Kat. "Go on. Take it.""Okay."Kat was caught fearless but remained fearless thanks to sheer inexperience and took Emilio's check."Haha…" Emilio smiled as she took it. "Well, since you've accepted our compensation, I believe we
Fortunately, Kat was a girl who had this dauntless attitude and would really go for it in any situation.Nodding at Frank, she gave Willy two audible swipes across the face, leaving all the key members of the Sorano family inhaling sharply.Many of them turned toward Emilio, as the man was infamous for being overprotective of his son.The two slaps were no different from slaps to his face!However, while they all presumed that it was over with the slapping, the Soranos were left watching as Kat inhaled sharply. Then, charging her vigor, she started to clobber Willy even as he lay on the floor!She did not let up, even cursing as she kept hitting Willy, "I'll kill you, fucker! What, do you think bullying my dad makes you a man?! Well, I'll show you now!"Emilio looked like a housefly flew down his throat as he watched Kat mercilessly thrash his son.He wanted to stop it, but remembering his father's instructions, had no choice but to grit his teeth and turn away—out of sight, out
Emilio, who was the last to leave, nodded at Frank. "I'll see you around."Even as he left, his eyes flashed dangerously as if to ingrain Frank's face in his mind.Frank was not deterred, however, even waving him off like a housefly and not bothered to look at him twice."Master Lawrence… You're so amazing!" Kat hurried to Frank's side once the Soranos were gone. Her eyes lit up with worship, and she could barely describe the thrill she felt.She had already considered him formidable, even capable of making connections with the likes of the Four Families of Morhen… But somehow, he proved that he was even above that, compelling the Soranos to make this journey and apologize. And she even got to beat up Willy himself for payback.No one in Morhen would have dared to even lay a finger on that man! But she got to give him a thorough beating, while Willy's family did not dare say a peep.It was simply delightful!"Hmph."Kat snorted, suddenly remembering Mel and Matis who had jus
Both Matis and Mel kept their heads lowered in fear, seeing that Lobo was seething."What? Why aren't you talking?" Lobo growled impatiently. "Cat got your tongue?""A-Actually, I was just pulling your leg." Matis cleared his throat and flashed an awkward smile. "No one robbed me at all.""Yes, yes, yes… My son was just kidding!" Mel was smiling and nodding repeatedly as well."You fucking people!"Lobo bellowed furiously, slapping Matis across the face right then. "I was looking forward to venting my frustrations, but you're now telling me you're just fucking with me? Even the likes of you think you can walk all over me, huh?" "Fine," he growled, waving Matis off. "You don't need to come in for work tomorrow. There will be a new CEO in Jundo Showtown soon. Now get out of my sight!"Matis panicked right then, upon hearing that he was fired from the job he had gone to great lengths to get.Ignoring his mother's interference, he quickly said, "I'm not messing with you, Lobo. It'
On the other hand, Frank was not surprised at all.He already knew that Matis and Mel were both eavesdropping on him and the Soranos outside. However, he was still surprised that they came back since he had expected them to run away already."It's him!"Seeing Frank's look of confusion, Mel promptly pointed at Lobo. "We wouldn't have bothered you, Mr. Lawrence, but that man forced my son to harass you!""Shit…"Lobo's face darkened from Mel's outburst—how could he have known that Matis and Mel messed with Frank?!If he knew, he would not have turned back even if it killed him!Lobo then remembered Matis saying that the person was someone Lobo himself should not mess with. However, it would have been natural for him to presume that everyone else was beneath him since the Soranos had his back.He felt murderous right then, though Matis soon dropped to his knees as well, trembling. "We didn't want to do this.""That so?"Frank looked past Matis at Lobo, who stood in a corner whe
For once, the next couple days were finally uneventful for Frank, and he got to spend it with Helen as she was on a rare break too. They went to the movies, shopped, and strolled through Morhen Park and other famous spots in Morhen. While they finally recovered a hint of the bliss they shared during their marriage, those calm days did not particularly last long.Just three days after Nash was admitted, Cirian Zobel texted Frank:[Tonight. The Dark Life. West Morhen.]Frank's gaze narrowed sharply at the short text.Tonight was the decisive moment to catch the Lionhearts red-handed and change Glen Turnbull's mind.After telling Helen to stay put at Nash's cottage, he headed out in the afternoon, ready to free Vicky from the Turnbulls' shackles.Helen followed obediently while telling him to be safe.-The Dark Life was a bar, but only on the surface.As Frank waited there before Cirian's meeting, he spotted over ten martial arts, two of whom were Birthright rank. There was ev
"What else is there?" Sif asked impatiently."Well, I was worried that this would give you a heart attack. Mr. Lawrence?" The South Sea Crow called out, turning toward the shadows."Mr. Lawrence…? As in… Frank Lawrence?!"Shock showed on Sif's face. She was dumbfounded, even as she glanced between the South Sea Crow and the man emerging from the shadows.Catching his cue once he was called, Frank strode out pompously into the open.Disguises were unnecessary now—he took off his mask and glasses, then turned off the recorder in his pocket while greeting Sif formally. "Good evening, Ms. Lionheart.""You… Both of you…"Sif came to a realization at the sight before her—she was no fool and turned to run after a moment of shock."Running, Ms. Lionheart? Don't you think it's already too late?" Frank appeared behind Sif in an instant, striking her on the nape and knocking her out.The South Sea Crow took a sip of her cocktail even as she watched Sif collapse limply on the floor, bre