"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
Frank exclaimed in disbelief, "Wait, you're doing this on purpose?""Exactly." Luna shrugged. "I'd rather not cheapen myself—he has to live by my rules if he wants to get into our family."While Frank actually felt sympathy for the blind date, Jade was clapping in approval. "That's our Luna for you! You're exactly right—we have to whip him into shape so that he won't cause trouble."Frank certainly had no interest in going after those two as he watched them leave.He simply could not stomach what those two considered normal and simply sent two of his security guards to escort them as they went shopping.And around half an hour after those two left, a youth who was dressed formally and quite good looking followed Peter into Helen's office.Frank felt tired seeing him and wondered why he would agree to such an invitation but still explained, "If you're looking for Luna Lane, she and her mother just left.""Just left?"The youth did a double take, though anyone in his place would
By the time Frank reached the hotel, Jade was leaning against the hallway wall outside and squealing like a gutted pig. "Luna… My poor Luna… why did this happen to you…?"The commotion was drawing curious onlookers out of their rooms, so when Frank raced to the scene, he immediately told Peter and the others to lock down the scene while he entered the hotel room."You! It was you!"That was when Jade, seeing Frank, leapt toward him maniacally, biting and scratching as she bawled, "It's all your fault! My daughter died because of you, demon!"Frank had to calm himself as Jade blamed him for some reason, leaving her with the security guards while he strode into the hotel room.It was horrific, as Frank immediately saw Luna's dismembered corpse on top of the hotel bed's white sheets, the pungent scent of her blood filling the room.It was not just her head that had been separated—her entire body had been sliced apart, and there was a sentence written on the clean wall behind her in
Jade's hysterics left Frank impatient, and he raised his other hand to slap her across the face, snapping, "Listen closely! I didn't kill your daughter—someone's trying to frame me! Now tell me what happened before Luna died, and I might catch the killer sooner!""I…"The slap actually knocked some sense into Jade, and she wheezed, "Luna… was with that boy named Borc Zomer. After that, she called me for help, and… And…"Frank released Jade right then and wheeled on Peter, who flinched right then, with a sharp glare."We tried to stay with her, but Luna refused to let us come along, and she…"He trailed off, sighing in frustration. "She snapped at me and the rest of my boys, calling us slaves and bitches, even Helen…""I can vouch for Mr. Lane's testimony."Another security guard scowled as he strode up, growling through clenched teeth, "That woman really doesn't know what's good for her! We reasoned with her, telling her not to go anywhere alone with that man, but she called us