Chapter 151

Neil was staring at Robert in disbelief, his molars gritting so hard he almost crushed them.

Frank had actually saved the daughter of Riverton's governor?!

At the same time, Walter hurried to greet Robert. "You honor us with your presence, Mr. Quill!"

"You're exaggerating." Robert spread his hands cheerfully. "I just came to see the man to whom I owe my daughter's life to."

Yara promptly pointed at Frank. "That's Mr. Lawrence, Dad—the one I spoke of."

Robert turned toward Frank, and Frank nodded as their eyes met. "Mr. Quill."

Robert's eyes narrowed, though he soon nodded in satisfaction. "Your reputation precedes you, young man. My daughter is definitely right about you."

Vicky hurried to Yara's side just then, asking under her breath, "How'd you persuade him to step up?"

Vicky certainly knew her mentor's attitude—the man rarely got involved in any conflict within Riverton. To come here and defend Frank like this today was certainly a rarity.

Yara whispered back, "I told him