Janet would never dare to forget the task Frank asked of her yesterday.Arriving at the gates, she told a servant that she was from Flora Hall and was led to the drawing room without delay."Please wait here for a moment, Ms. Zimmer," the servant said politely. "I'll inform Mr. Lane right away.""Yes, thank you." Janet nodded repeatedly.Soon, Henry came downstairs with his walking stick and Gina and Peter in tow."Slow down," Gina said, her attitude and tone more tolerant toward Henry.She was spirited and in a good mood after the date with Greg, though she would have rather stayed in bed. However, she did not dare to drag her feet when she heard that Dan Zimmer's granddaughter had come, even waking Peter before going downstairs with Henry.Janet promptly rose to her feet when she saw them. "Hello, Mr. Lane. I'm Janet Zimmer from Flora Hall.""Oh, Janet. Please sit—make yourself at home," Henry smiled.Janet nodded, and turned toward the other two while Henry introduced, "Thi
Janet flinched, surprised by Gina's sudden outburst and wondering what Frank had ever done to the woman.Gina's face was contorted with rage, but she quickly smiled after her outburst when she realized Janet was still there. "Sorry, Ms. Zimmer," she apologized. "I didn't mean to shout. You probably wouldn't know, but Frank Lawrence was my daughter's ex-husband, and he's been freeloading off our family for three years. He's a lowlife, bringing nothing to the family while Helen paid for everything."Janet raised a brow but nodded. "Don't worry, Mrs. Lane. I promise not to tell him."At the same time, she thought to herself that Frank definitely showed foresight, telling her not to tell the Lanes that he was the one who made the ointment. Otherwise, Gina would have thrown it away.Henry cleared his throat just then and shot Gina a glare. "Frank is not as bad as you make him out to be.""That's enough—you really should stop defending him now." Gina rolled her eyes. "Was what I said
Henry shrugged. "Of course I'm worried, but he needs to show some worth. I'd feel dignified if Peter is even half the man Frank is."Peter snapped in annoyance, "Is that what you think, Grandpa? That I'm lacking so much compared to Frank Lawrence?!""You've really gone senile." Gina snorted grumpily. "It's that man's fault Helen's face got disfigured."Henry frowned. "How could you blame Frank? Moreover, it was him who asked Flora Hall to make an ointment for Helen.""Haha!" Gina laughed out loud. "Whatever goes on in that head of yours, really? Does Frank Lawrence have any say in Flora Hall?""Then how did Dan Zimmer know that Helen was hurt?" Henry shot back, already convinced that it was Frank. "Did you tell him?"Gina folded her arms before her chest and sneered. "Greg Marsh called Dan himself. That's why Dan agreed to help."Henry replied, "Who the hell is Greg Marsh?""My former classmate," Gina said smugly. "He owns a company, and he's a partner of Riverton's commerce gu
A smile appeared on Helen's face as she immediately recovered her previous confidence."You're even more beautiful than before." Peter could not help praising her."That's my daughter for you," Gina bragged proudly. "She's a natural beauty, unlike that whore Vicky."Gregy nodded repeatedly beside her. "Of course. You were the most beautiful girl back in our school, so Helen would definitely not fall short."He was certainly impressed by Dan's miraculous medicine, just as he was stunned by Helen's beauty.Such a shame that he was not younger… but there was no rule dictating that old men could not date young!While Helen was still busy admiring herself, Gina nudged her. "Thank Mr. Marsh already, Helen. There's no telling how long it would take for you to recover if he didn't speak to Dan Zimmer on your behalf."Helen bowed in gratitude right then. "Thank you, Mr. Marsh…""Oh, it's no big deal," Greg quickly helped her up. "Why don't we have dinner together tonight? I'll book a pr
Frank cleared his throat. "I'm coming downstairs. I have no ties with Helen now, but I have an obligation to protect you as your bodyguard.""Stubborn, aren't you?" Vicky growled through her teeth.Frank soon arrived downstairs, where Vicky and Yara had been waiting for a while.After they got into the car, Vicky smiled and asked, "Do you think Helen would come?"Frank did the math.Helen would have received his ointment yesterday, so her face would have recovered by now."Yeah," he said.Soon, they arrived at a construction site in West City, which was decorated grandly with a red carpet spread over the ground.Many bigwigs were there to partake in the festivities, breathing life to the otherwise barren grounds.Once Vicky parked her car, she glanced at Frank through the rearview mirror. "I'll be socializing with some bigwigs. Are you coming with me?""I'll pass—I hate small talk. Bring Yara with you, but call me if anything comes up."Vicky nodded. "Alright. Feel free to t
Sean naturally did not believe Gina and waved her off impatiently. "That's enough. Stop bothering me already."With those words, he left with Lisa in his arms.Gina was going to speak further when Frank chuckled. "He's not even bothered to talk to you, but you're still sticking your head up his ass.""Shut up! This is none of your business!" Gina shot him a vicious glare.Just then, Vicky strode up onstage, taking the microphone with a professional smile. "We're officially starting the groundbreaking ceremony of the West City Project. Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Ms. Helen Lane, my partner and the board chair of Lane Holdings…"Applause thundered at her words, and Helen walked up on stage in her blue gown.Sean was clapping half-heartedly until he saw Helen's flawless face.His jaw dropped as he looked on in disbelief. "How the fuck…?!"He had seen with his own eyes how gruesome the scar on Helen's face was, but it was now gone without a trace!And now, looki
Helen was thoroughly disgusted with Sean after learning his true nature at Dynasty.She had certainly misjudged him—even if Frank was a freeloader, he was not a liar like Sean.Sean chuckled, knowing that she was still upset. "I know I was at fault, and I shouldn't have claimed credit for everything—I promise I won't do it again. Just give me a chance…""What chance?" Helen laughed coolly. "We've always been platonic friends, haven't we?"Sean was stumped, but it was clear Helen did not plan to make peace.He was left watching as she disappeared into the time, fuming as he gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, "Fuck you, Helen! I helped you get this partnership with the Turnbulls, and you'd kick me to the curb? I will make you pay!"-Frank had been sitting on a bench below stage and sunbathing.Helen appeared behind him just then and sat down beside him.Frank slowly opened his eyes, and seeing Helen there, he said, "Oh, if it isn't Ms. Lane. What are you doing here,
Frank frowned at Peter's words.Peter wanted to propose to someone, and that involved Dan Zimmer? The man only had one granddaughter of marriageable age… but surely it could not be Janet? Greg smiled right then. "Don't worry, Peter. I've been keeping that in mind—not only would I help you propose, but I've even recommended you for a new job."He actually did not want to agree to Peter's request, but he somehow came up with the perfect plan last night.If he succeeded, he would have both helped Peter propose while getting him a good job.Peter was taken aback and asked in curiosity, "A job? What is it?"He actually did not work at all, since it was much better to freeload off his sister!Greg smiled. "You'd be working directly under Ms. Turnbull.""Woah… Under Vicky Turnbull?!" Gina was stunned—it was not an opportunity that would come to just anyone!Nudging Peter right then, she snapped, "Where are your manners? Thank Greg already!""Thank you, Mr. Marsh," Peter said with