However, Helen had been completely focused on her studies back then and was not interested in relationships…Chris flashed a tender smile just then. "Long time no see, Helen."His eyes were ablaze even as he looked at Helen—he was really in love with her back then.However, despite his intentions to confess after graduation, his family was very poor and he was shocked to find out that Helen got married.He had to give up on her for his career and was surprised to meet her again when he returned to the country years later. "L-Long time no see…" Helen muttered awkwardly—to think that they would meet again under such circumstances.On the other hand, Gina was looking at Chris gratefully. "We owe you so much for today… God knows what would've happened to Helen if not for you. I don't know how to thank you!"Chris chuckled. "It's nothing. We go way back—helping out is just right.""Yes, yes, yes… Honestly, academics like you are simply different." Gina giggled, delighted.However,
Gina was certainly astounded.Skywater Bay! The mansion district with mansions that money could not buy, and the developer was none other than Stan Quill!Bigwigs who were either rich or important from across the land lived there…Still, Gina soon realized something—Chris' company was just worth 1.2 billion dollars. What allowed him to get a mansion there?"Did you buy one of the mansions?" she asked.Chris shook his head. "Nope. My partner gave it to me.""Whoa…" Gina gaped. "Gave it to you?"How important was Chris or his partner that he would be given such a glamorous residence?!"Yeah." Chris nodded and extended another invitation. "I can see that you're tired, Mrs. Lane. Why don't you stay the night at my place?""Oh, for sure!" Gina nodded repeatedly—living in that place was a status symbol, and she had always dreamed of it!She was not about to say no when Chris invited her!Taking Helen by the hand, she said eagerly, "Come on, Helen. We'll stay the night at Skywater
Gina was utterly envious—Chris' mansion overlooked a portion of the entire mansion district too!She promptly whipped out her phone and posted it on social media, with Peter following suit, although he took photos of other mansions as well.Chris watched as they did so, his vanity highly satisfied. He even brought a pot of tea. "Have a drink, Mrs. Lane. You can take the photos whenever you want—you're always welcome here.""Really?!" Gina and Peter were overjoyed, almost unable to believe it!Chris nodded. "Of course. You can come over whenever I'm home.""Oh, that's wonderful!" Gina exclaimed, not forgetting to extend an invite in return. "You can come visit our manor whenever as well, and teach Helen how to make more money."Helen folded her arms before her chest. "Teach? We're working in different businesses."Gina frowned right then. "What do you mean, different?! Chris started out with nothing too, and he owns a billion dollar company now!"Helen turned in surprise towar
Chris was just introducing the landscaping to Gina and Peter. "So the woods and gardens here are all tended by top gardeners in the region, and the work done is worth millions. Not only is it scenic, but the artistic sense is invaluable too."Gina's eyes were welling up with admiration as she gazed upon the scenery, sighing in awe. "This really is the prime estate of Riverton. Even the landscaping is more expensive than our manor."Lane Manor was situated in the suburbs, but its value paled in comparison to the mansions of Skywater Bay."That's for sure." Peter nodded, not forgetting to fawn over Chris. "I mean, just consider the people living here—right, Mr. Steiner?"Chris smiled. "Oh, we're all just ordinary people, grinding for some coins like the rest."They were still chatting as Frank hurried downhill.Gina spotted him with the corner of her eye, and was taken aback. "Frank Lawrence?"Frank was surprised to hear his name being called and turned to see that it was Gina, wh
Chris snorted. "I know every mansion owner here in Skywater Bay. Why have I never seen you?"It was no boast—there were no more than a hundred mansion owners in Skywater Bay, all of whom were important locals or individuals from nearby states. Chris even knew which mansion belonged to whom.Peter snapped at Frank right then, "Are you deaf?! He asked you a question!"Gina scoffed in disdain as well. "What, cat got your tongue?"Frank simply pointed at the hilltop mansion. "That's my house.""Haha!" Chris laughed right then. "You're really too much.""You own the hilltop mansion?" Gina scoffed. "Know your limit when you're lying, Frank. Or do you really take us for fools?""You don't belong here… No, I think you're just here to break into the mansion," Peter snapped and turned to Chris. "Call the cops. Have him arrested."Chris sneered and shook his head. "That's unnecessary. Skywater Bay's security personnel are all veteran mercenaries—they would have no issue with him."With
Jimmy quickly nodded. "Of course. See you, Mr. Lawrence."He watched as Frank headed off into the distance before wheeling on Gina and Peter. "Who are you? I've never seen you around before.""Oh, we…" Gina stammered frantically.Chris promptly went up and said, "They're my relatives. I invited them.""Yes, yes, yes," Peter quickly nodded. "We're Mr. Steiner's relatives."Jimmy said nothing to that but instead leveled Chris a cool glare. "You'd better keep an eye on them.""O-Of course," Chris said awkwardly.He would never dare throw a fit against Skywater Bay's security, because he did not own any mansions.In fact, he did not even live there.Jimmy, who was privy to what's going on in every house, was naturally in the position to warn him.However, Gina was still too shocked after finding out that Frank owned a mansion to notice that detail."H-How did he get a Skywater Bay mansion?" she stammered."Yeah…" Peter was equally confused. "Aren't these mansions reserved as gi
Frank said, "Well, I'm actually free."Kenny grinned right then. "In that case, would you like to visit my dojo? I'd really like you to check on my father's condition…"Frank then remembered he promised to do that much, and he was never one to renege on promises. "Of course! I was just thinking about visiting myself."-After buying what he needed, Kenny took Frank to his dojo by car toward the eastern edge of the city.The dojo was the size of four soccer fields and had a legion of apprentices, making them one of the four biggest dojos of Riverton.Once they arrived, Kenny led the way, cutting past the training area where many apprentices were practicing blade techniques and into the inner hall.They arrived at Jenson Sparks' room, and Frank saw the man laying in bed as soon as he entered.The man actually appeared spirited, but his essence appeared to be waning—his age only made his mortality that much obvious as well.Nonetheless, Kenny strode up to him, announcing delighte
"There's no need to go that far," Frank said slowly. "I'll take your father's pulse for now.""Of course…" Kenny replied, and Frank walked up to Jenson, putting his fingers on the latter's wrist and feeling his pulse.Soon, his brow furrowed, though he soon relaxed before furrowing his brows again.The process kept repeating for a long while, until Rolf eventually had enough. "Are you really taking Uncle Jenson's pulse, you brat?!"Jenson then assured him, "You have nothing to worry about, Mr. Lawrence. You may speak freely."Frank slowly opened his eyes just then, and Kenny quickly asked, "How's my father, Mr. Lawrence?""His condition is very serious," Frank replied. "He has sustained internal injuries from his youth, and he has been indulging in vices such as alcohol and smoking instead of cultivating his health. At seventy, he has basically reached the end of a normal lifespan.""What?!" Kenny was left thunderstruck and stumbling backward, just as regret seized him.His fat