Chapter 2006

Frank snapped his fingers. "Exactly. That would keep Josh on his toes, while I look for the real culprit who murdered Geon."

"It's less than three days until the Martial Tournament," Juno reminded him.

"I know. I can do it."

Frank nodded calmly.

Juno breathed a long sigh, as she had no other reason to convince him and could only watch as he left in a rush.

-

Just as Juno had expected, the police officers and the members of the Martial Alliance found Frank as soon as he returned to Zamri, before he could reach Helen or Vicky.

However, he remained one step ahead.

On the way back from Zamri, he had already found out which hotel Phoenix was staying in through Trevor Zurich's infonet, and he headed straight there.

Phoenix was initially shocked when she saw him barging into her hotel room but soon appeared embarrassed, even shy.

She was only wearing a sleeping gown, her upper body almost bare as she reclined against her couch, sipping tea.

"Mr. Lawrence, what—"

Before she realize