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Frank then turned to Gene. "I present this painting to Mr. Pearce on behalf of Vicky Turnbull and the main Turnbull family. Vicky especially sends her thanks for helping her immediate family establish a foothold in Riverton."

Gene appeared surprised but soon smiled and shook his head. "Oh, that little lady. Why didn't she come by herself?"

"She has taken ill and couldn't make it, so she asked me to help."

"Well, I'm most grateful for her present."

Gene and Frank's exchange left the guests puzzled—why did it feel like both men were close in private?

Dennis was watching from a distance.

He frowned as he remembered what Frank told him before—that he should not set Gene against him, or he would bite off more than he could chew.

Turning pensive just then, Dennis mused, "Could it be…?"

Hugh noticed that and could tell what he was thinking, and so quickly said, "Don't worry about it, Dr. Jackson. Frank Lawrence had brought two presents that looked valuable, but it just means the Turn
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