Chapter 212

Phineas believed that once Frank released him, his legion of thugs would dispatch Frank with relative ease.

On the other hand, Gina breathed a huge sigh of relief at Phineas' offer and told Frank, "You heard the man! Let go of him and break your arm."

"Who do you think you are, telling me what to do?" Frank shot her a look of disdain.

"Frank Lawrence!" Gina bellowed right then. "You've been freeloading from my house for three years! You can save Helen now, but you're refusing to do it?! Is your arm more important than Helen's life?!"

"I'd tell you how stupid you are, but you'd never believe me." Frank snorted coldly. "You're all going to die if I let him go."

Phineas quickly said, "I swear—break your arm, and I won't press the issue, and we can all go our separate ways."

Chris promptly yelled, "You heard Mr. Tomkins! We have his word—men like him always value honor above all else. Break your arm!"

"Are you deaf?!" Peter snapped in frustration since Frank was not moving. "What di