Theo folded his arms before his chest and shot Frank a look of disdain. "I know you're doing your best to keep up appearances, but now you're just insulting our intelligence."Noticing that the wedding guests were all looking at him just then, he continued confidently, "Everyone, why don't you consider who Gene Pearce is? He's the richest man on the east coast! And his company, Pearce Group, has countless smaller businesses and enterprises under its name!"Even my father's high-end boutique and Pearson Group where I work is basically owned by Gene Pearce! Considering how important he is, would he be reachable by a simple phone call?! Do you think we're as stupid as you are, brat?!"Nonetheless, Frank had turned on the speaker on his phone, allowing Gene to hear everything Theo had just said."Frank, who's that talking over there?" he asked, his tone at once sinister."Hehe. Just some blind fool—"Before Frank could finish, Theo smirked at him and strode over, snatching his phone
Theo snorted. "Oh, please. Anyone with a working brain can see through your stupid act already. There's no need to congratulate me."Frank, however, simply kept smiling. "No, I'm congratulating you for something else entirely.""Something else?"Even before Theo could understand what Frank was talking about, his mother's phone started ringing.While Ilsa was still sneering in contempt as she picked up, her face turned pale in an instant.Her cheeks were drained of all color as if she had just fallen from heaven to hell, while her phone slipped from her fingers and dropped on the floor with a thud.And over the phone, a man was roaring furiously, "You bitch! I'll kill you! I'll kill every last one of you!!!"The people around could more or less hear him, even though Ilsa never turned on her phone's speaker."What?"It was not just those around Ilsa either—Gina, Theo and everyone else could see Ilsa's blank expression.Only Frank was smiling and shaking his head. "Huh. That's q
Frank winked at Theo even as he chuckled, "Actually, I called your father without you noticing earlier and threatened him into putting up an act with me. So, were you shocked or surprised?"Theo could die right then, finally realizing why Frank was laughing the whole time, even clapping and congratulating him.After all, he was congratulating him for sending his whole family to their deaths!Judging from Gene's outburst earlier, he was not sparing a single person in his family."Ah…"In the distance, Ilsa was the first to collapse on the floor, unconscious.Seeing that, Theo quickly rushed over to resuscitate her and help her up.Even as she stirred, she realized in shock that everything that happened to Gina was now happening to her—albeit a lot worse.While they were not really working directly for Pearce Group, their family worked for one of their subsidiaries. As such, they would pay for their rudeness toward Gene just now."Oh, Theo… My son! It's all over for us!" Ilsa ho
"Mr. Favoni!"Timothy Clarke quickly went to greet Jaden when he stepped out, bowing his head respectfully. "Apologies, but there's been a little incident out here—but don't worry, we'll settle it soon enough…"However, Jaden completely ignored Timothy and headed straight toward Frank, who stood in the center of the crowd.He glanced at the prostrate Theo in confusion for a moment before bowing his head at Frank. "Master Lawrence, Stella and Chelly just called—they will soon return with your new suit.""Huh? So soon?" Frank exclaimed in surprise."Hehe. Of course, sir—we naturally have to do our best since your reputation is on the line."The guests were all left petrified by that exchange between Frank and Jaden—the Clarkes were especially gaping on the spot. "Master… Lawrence? Mr. Favoni, this man—" "Hmph!"Jaden snorted coldly despite Timothy's respectful attitude and growled hostilely, "I've just heard that your son was ready to throw out my mentor, saying that he has n
Helen was as beautiful as she was successful, but Gina had no right to a son-in-law with such horrific connections!Even so, the whole thing started because Ilsa's greedy daughter Ashley wanted Frank's million dollars for herself and sold him a cheap knock-off suit.In fact, the only one innocent person in their family was Monrad, throwing a hissy fit even as the rest of them dragged him into their mess.Ashley, who was untied, was left staring blankly as she sat beside Ilsa, murmuring to herself repeatedly, "I should've been honest and respectful to Mr. Lawrence… This wouldn't happen to us otherwise… I should've been honest and respectful to Mr. Lawrence…" "Shut up!"Theo almost snapped at his sister's chanting, springing to his feet as he bellowed, "I knew it! You're just going to blame me—but who could have known that he was really a wolf in sheep's skin?! Why can't he just tell us directly that he's such a big deal?! He did it on purpose, just so that we'd look like clowns…"
Eddie's wedding was a success, and everyone was happy despite the little mishaps that occurred halfway.On top of that, Gina stole the limelight in this gathering of old classmates, and it was naturally thanks to Frank. Many of her old classmates were envious that she got herself such an amazing son-in-law, but the praise only left Gina at once proud, guilty, and embarrassed.After all, it was understatement to say that she used to treat Frank terribly—she was basically hostile, which was why she appeared troubled whenever she glanced at Frank while her old classmates praised him.If anything, it was because he was so amazing that someone as short-sighted as Gina herself could not understand her own daughter's choice.On the other hand, the worst loser in said wedding was undoubtedly Hardy Xinder.It was tragic to lose a son at his age, and worst of all, he had no comeback when security brought up footage of his son Jackie Xinder's altercation with Frank.Just as Frank had said,
The next day, the board chairwoman's office at Lanecorp received two nitpicking guests in the form of Jade Zahn and Luna Lane, both from Helen's extended family from Laneville.They were touching and poking everything, repeatedly lamenting Helen's tragic excuse for an office. Not only was there only one tea table for guests while everything else was expressly for work, but there was also a noticeable lack of antiques.Seated on the couch, Frank frowned at Jade and Luna as they continued to throw shade at everything. "That's how Helen always keeps her office. She's here to work, not to play. Did you come all the way to Zamri just to lecture her?"Luna pouted right then. "Tch. Who do you think you are? We're just dropping by for a visit."Jade added coolly in turn, "A friend of mine is setting up a blind dare for Luna. A young entrepreneur working here in Zamri, I heard… that already makes him more reliable than some good-for-nothing living off a woman."Everyone could tell that Jad
Frank raised his fingers to do the math—there were three days until Helen returned, but that also meant that he would play bodyguard for a pair of overgrown infants.And before Frank could say a word, Luna planted herself on Helen's office armchair as if she was in her own house, tapping the desk while speaking to Frank with a commanding tone, "Go on. Bring my blind date over here. We will meet right here.""Here?"Frank frowned. "This is an office. Surely a solemn place like this isn't somewhere you have a date? I can make reservations if you want to have it elsewhere…""No, I'm doing it right here."Luna snorted, folding her arms before her chest. "I'll have here understand my family's power and put him in his place. It'd be too late for regrets if he gets stubborn later on."Frank could snap right then—did she think Lanecorp was hers?In fact, did Lanecorp's present accomplishments have anything to do with Luna's immediate family?! Just months ago, it was literally rotten fro