Sean nodded in satisfaction and whipped out a debit card. "Take this money. I'll call you if I need your help again… Either way, tonight's going to be a busy night for me.""Of course, Mr. Wesley." Greg smiled as he took the card. Next door, Frank was shaking his head. He knew Greg was a conman from the start, but to think that he was even working for Sean…"Oh, Gina… I don't even know where to begin with you."Forty million was nothing for Frank, but it was definitely a big deal for Lane Holdings!-Sean and Greg parted ways after finishing lunch together. Frank thought about it and decided to follow Greg, who was humming happily to himself as he got into his car."You seem to be in a good mood, Mr. Marsh?" a voice asked from the backseat."Of course," Greg replied nonchalantly, though he soon realized something was wrong!He looked at the rearview mirror right then and found Frank there in the backseat!When did that bastard get in?!Stunned, he quickly tried to get o
"What?!" Frank was incensed, and his hands tightened around Greg.Greg's face turned flushed as he could not breathe. "Oof… Please… Let me go…"Nonetheless, Frank bellowed, "Where is Helen now?!""Skywater Bay! Mansion 13!" Greg shouted at the top of his lungs. "That's all I know! Now let me go!"Frank frowned. Skywater Bay?He opened the door and pulled Greg out of the car before taking the driver's seat.Even as Greg lay sprawled on the ground, he shouted, "Please give me the antidote!"Frank shouted back coolly without turning, "Come to me when you've returned the money!-Meanwhile, Baldie and his thugs had locked up Helen in a guest room inside Mansion 13.She pulled off the gurney sack they put over her head, finally seeing her surroundings.The room was too clean to be some loan shark's office!Helen kept hammering on the door, shouting, "Where did you take me?! Let me out!"Baldie laughed outside. "You're not leaving until we're paid. So just stay right there."
"What…"Utterly terrified, Helen turned pale—she quickly got up and tried to run, but Sean caught her and slammed her heavily on the floor!"Argh!!!" Helen cried out in pain.It only left Sean sneering as he slowly took off his jacket. "Just stay put and be my bitch. You're not getting away."He started to reach for her dress, but Helen grabbed him by the wrist and bit down firmly, leaving him bleeding right then!"Argh!!!" Sean yelped in pain. "You bitch!"He looked at his wrist, and then at Helen with spite!Having had enough, he leaped up to her, slapping her across the face!"Oof!"Helen was sent tumbling to the floor, but Sean did not stop, and he kicked her brutally in the belly!"I've been playing nice, you know! I went all out to woo you, and you fucking treated me like dirt!"Helen curled up in pain, her face ashen and clutching her stomach. She could not even stand in her agony, while Sean continued to kick her, as if to vent all his frustrations.But even as she
Sean's phone suddenly started ringing from his pocket.Frank took it out and answered—it was Sean's dad, and he was snapping angrily from the other end, "Where the hell are you?! Didn't I tell you to receive Ms. Chandler?!""Your son is dead," Frank said flatly."Who the fuck are you?!" James Wesley promptly snapped from the other end."Frank Lawrence. I killed your son because he messed with the wrong people," Frank continued evenly, as if it was nothing of significance. "What?!" James could hardly believe his ears.And yet, the other man's tone was so calm and composed that he did not appear to be lying!"Where is he?" James demanded coolly. "Your son's mansion in Skywater Bay," Frank said, glancing at Sean's corpse."Whoever you are, you're a dead man! How dare you threaten me!""Whatever," Frank replied and hung up.On the other hand, James was left on edge, unsure if Frank was telling the truth. Nonetheless, he decided to see things for himself after some thought an
Chris Steiner, the man in the suit, asked, "What happened here, nurse?""She was assaulted and passed out," the nurse replied. "Who are you?""I was her classmate…""Then, could you contact her family?" the nurse asked immediately."O-Of course," Chris quickly said. "Come with us.""Okay." Chris nodded and got into the ambulance.Right after they left, James Wesley and his men arrived at Mansion 13, where they found the place littered with corpses.Frank was the only one alive, sitting nonchalantly on the couch."You're Frank Lawrence?!" James demanded angrily.Frank nodded casually."Where's my son?!" James then asked the question which he was most concerned about.Frank pointed at a bedroom, and James rushed inside without a word.He was left bawling hysterically to see his son's gruesome death before his face contorted savagely."You bastard!" he screamed at Frank. "Who do you think you are, killing my son?!""Why not?" Frank replied, slowly rising to his feet. "Your
"What?!" James exclaimed, his expression stiffening as he turned toward Frank.That brat… How on earth did he become Robert's son-in-law?!"So you're going to protect him at all costs?" he growled."Yes," Robert said sternly. "He's not to be touched. Whatever you want in return, just name it—but understand that your family will be no friend of ours from now on, nor are any of you welcomed here in Skywater Bay."James glowered. "You're really cutting ties with my family over Frank Lawrence? Do you really think that's worth it?""Absolutely." Robert nodded. "From where I'm standing, he's worth ten of you.""Hmph!" James snorted. "Then you've truly underestimated me. I don't mind telling you that I just expanded my business to Middleton—the powers that be of Riverton might not be able to stop us!"Frank and Robert both frowned, surprised that the Wesleys worked quick enough to extend their business to Middleton.After all, Middleton was a far larger state and could even be conside
Kenny stopped James before he could leave, growling, "What, are you going to seek revenge later?" James' face turned ashen—he certainly intended to do so!However, he said, "I would never dare when you've told me not to, Mr. Sparks."Kenny chuckled. "Good." Everyone watched as James and his men left, with Robert breathing a sigh of relief before turning to Kenny. "I'm surprised. You're acquainted with Mr. Lawrence as well, Mr. Sparks?""Of course!" Kenny laughed heartily. "Ms. Turnbull herself introduced us, and I had the honor of witnessing him saving Gerald Simmons from the brink with just a pill.""What?!" Robert exclaimed, turning toward Frank in shock—the man was certainly full of surprises!Still, Kenny warned Frank just then, "Mr. Lawrence, it's clear that James Wesley isn't going to let this slide. You really should be more careful."Frank shrugged, but his words were charged with killing intent. "I'll destroy him and his family altogether if he tests me."Both Rober
Gina finally remembered her daughter just then and asked Chris, "Where's my daughter?""She's fine—the doctor said she only had a mild concussion," Chris quickly replied. "She just needs some rest. They've already arranged a ward for her."They all headed over, and Gina's eyes welled up with tears when she saw Helen unconscious. "Oh, my poor girl…" Chris asked curiously, "What actually happened, Mrs. Lane? Why was Helen attacked?"Gina sighed. "It's all my fault. Someone conned me off my money, and I couldn't repay a loan, so they took her away.""How much do you owe?" Chris asked."Around twenty million…" Gina said, her eyes evasive as she avoided a specific number. She had her pride too, after all."Just twenty million?" Chris, however, chuckled. "You actually had me worried for a moment. I'll wire some money to you later and pull some strings—who knows, I might even get your money back.""What?!" Gina exclaimed in shock.She was surprised that such good luck fell right