Frank's injuries were extensive—anyone looking around his abdomen would be creeped out from a single glance, as they would be looking at his innards as well.No one would usually survive something like this, but Frank was not an average Joe.Even Madfist was left astounded by his sheer physical fortitude, and he had divine medicinal skills.In the car, Frank had stopped his bleeding, and he took several Ichor Pills that healed the gaping hole in his abdomen at a visible rate.Gavin, who was seated in the same car, was absolutely shocked.They were all trying to send Frank to the hospital for rest and recovery, but he refused as he was worried about Cologne Court, insisting that they return home first.He was worried ever since he heard over the phone that Huub Droitner would be going there, and since no one could talk him out of it, they drove straight back to Zamri.And when they arrived, they were all left dumbfounded at the sight of the inferno, still burning away.Frank's b
Frank never turned as he said quietly, "It doesn't matter if the house is burnt. I need to go in and see if anyone is trapped inside."Gavin did a double take in realization—Frank was saying that he was checking for bodies."But it's already…"Still, he frowned at the mansion that was devoured by smoke and flames.He wanted to say that even if there were bodies inside, now was not the time to enter—he would not come out unscathed if he rushed into the fire like this.And Gavin had seen the depths of his strength as well…"Don't get in his way."Suddenly, Madfist came up and pulled Gavin aside, speaking quietly, "Let him.""But he's already hurt…""Let him," Madfist said firmly.Gavin had no choice but to stay silent and watch worriedly as Frank slowly headed into the blazing mansion."Shit, the brat's really going in?""Wait, isn't he going to die?!"Bang!While the bystanders looked on in shock and were busy talking among themselves, an eruption resounded within Cologne
"What… You've really done it now, Helen!" Gavin reared his head skyward and groaned.He did not even want to imagine how devastated Frank would be when he heard about that.Here Frank was, putting his life on the line to save Gavin, only for Helen to allow Huub to burn down Cologne Court!That was when Terry rubbed his eyes, staring at Scarface in disbelief. "Wait, is that really you boss?! They let you out?!"However, Scarface strode up, his expression cold as he slapped Terry across the face right then!Although he knew that Terry was working for Frank, he did not care to celebrate reuniting with his close friend, even though he looked so delighted to see him—not after he found out what had happened here!"B-Boss?!"Terry was left clutching his swollen cheek as Scarface's slap floored him, and he stared at Scarface in confusion. "Why did you slap me?""Why, you ask?!"Scarface bellowed as he pointed at the burning mansion, "You're working for Mr. Lawrence, aren't you?! So wh
There was a troubled look on Gina's face, but she still pursed her lips and continued. "Helen is now the head of Lanecorp. She could just buy another mansion."Her conscience gnawed at her as she suddenly noticed everyone glaring at her, but she remained stubborn. "What, I'm not wrong, aren't I?""Shut up, Mom!" Helen bellowed through her tears. Gina's mouth hung open for a moment, but she eventually stopped herself and sighed, knowing that this had all happened because of their misunderstanding with Frank.Crash!The sound of a pillar collapsing suddenly resounded from the burning mansion, and soon, all of Cologne Court collapsed entirely.Scarface was left stunned at the sight, but he soon scrambled to his feet without another word, ready to charge into the fire to save Frank.Still, someone beat him to it—Madfist, still in his security guard uniform, moved as swiftly as a lightning bolt as he darted into the flames, punching and shattering the pillar in his way."What…"Ev
Smack!Lily the secretary was left shocked by the audible slap.Did someone really just slap Helen Lane, the CEO of Lanecorp, in her own office in Lanecorp Tower, and while she was sitting on her office armchair?!But there was no doubt that it had just happened, and the assailant was a furious Vicky Turnbull, who had rushed to Zamri all the way from Morhen.As soon as she heard Frank was hurt and taken to a hospital, she dropped everything and rushed over immediately.Along the way, she was told everything that had happened and somehow decided to go straight to Lanecorp Tower instead of visiting Frank.Then, as soon as she arrived at Helen's office, she slapped the other woman without another word."Are you going to argue, Helen?" Vicky asked icily through her teeth."No," Helen's knuckles clenched under her desk, her whole body shaking as this was the first time she saw Vicky being this furious.Smack!Vicky said nothing as she slapped her other cheek."Ms. Lane!" Lily exc
The rage on Vicky's face somewhat subsidized, and she appeared weary as she collapsed on the couch, rubbing her brow.Helen then began, "Vicky, I know—""What would you know?!"Vicky bellowed before she could finish and waved her off impatiently. "I don't want your explanation.The silence between them resumed for a long while, until Helen said, "I'll leave.""What?!" Vicky looked up in surprise."I said, I'll leave… I don't deserve him," Helen murmured, keeping her head down."Wait, are you crazy, Helen?!"Somehow, Helen's words left Vicky furious again, and she sprang to her feet as she slammed her hand on Helen's desk. "You think you can just leave without a care after what you did? Is that all you can do, Helen, as the great CEO of Lanecorp?!""Then what am I supposed to do?!" Helen cried, breaking down in tears as she collapsed on her desk. "I-I don't know what to do… I don't know how I should face him… It's all my fault…"Vicky was silent, seeing how much Helen blamed h
Frank's mood was endlessly somber—not only was Huub's threat weighing down on him, but there was also the physical pain he was enduring.It was even more disappointing that Helen had not visited over the last two days, although he had an idea why.Even if Helen did agree to let Huub search Cologne Court, Frank did not believe it was her own call, as he knew her well enough to see that she was wet behind her ears.While she was easily deceived, Helen also had a genuine bond with Winter and the others, and she would not have allowed Huub to attack Winter.That meant Helen was a victim too, and Huub must have used the fake Bloodcrane Spiritbloom to coerce her, forcing her to let him search Cologne Court for Frank's real Bloodcrane Spiritbloom.Then, unable to find the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, a frustrated Huub must have taken everyone in Cologne Court hostage as leverage against Frank while burning down Cologne Court.While Frank was preoccupied with his thoughts, his phone rang besi
Frank spoke quietly, "Bring me the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom.""But, Mr. Lawrence…" Trevor was hesitant. "You told me not to take it out under any circumstances, and—""Don't waste my time," Frank snapped.Noticing the edge in Frank's voice, Trevor hung up right away without another word."Phew…"Frank lay on his bed again, sighing lengthily.Then, growling through gritted teeth, he forced himself to sit up and pulled out all the tubes attached to him as he got out of bed."Frank?! What?!"Peter rushed in when he heard the commotion inside and immediately found Frank trying to stand up by leaning on the bed handles.He was stunned—Frank could still get out of bed in this condition?!After all, the doctors here at Zamri Hospital said that Frank had sustained over seventy percent of burns over his body, with his hair completely burned off.It went without saying that the gaping hole in his stomach ended up even worse, and an infection was kicking in by the time Frank was sent to