Phineas put two and two together as he listened to Gina and the others mocking Frank.After all that, it turned out that the brat was just Vicky's gigolo! Fuck! To think that some gigolo got to walk all all over him… How infuriating! However, despite his grievances, he knew that he could not do anything to them since Rolf had personally vouched for Frank."Aren't you going to leave? Or am I supposed to escort you out?" he snapped at Gina and the rest.Gina promptly nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, we're leaving right now…"As they fled Delightpub, Rolf and Frank arrived at a private room on the second floor."May I see the Myriad Hued Snow Lotus?" Frank asked bluntly."Of course." Rolf laughed heartily, putting the wooden case he carried on the table and slowly opening it.A stark white snow lotus lay within, its stem curiously straight with seven leaves of different hues growing on it.Frank's eyes widened and reached out to touch the stem.He was certain from a single glanc
Rolf frowned since Frank was clearly rejecting his offer. "You can't clap with one hand. No person is a match against an entire sect no matter how strong they are.""Hahaha!!!" Frank laughed even louder at that. "That just shows your ignorance."Back then, he fought against the Eight Sects of the North Sea alone, and he was still standing now.Conspiracies, sects, and other powers that be were just pointless, as long as one was strong enough!Rolf's smile faded, and he pulled out a bottle, putting it on the table and growled, "Drop your blood in this vial, Mr. Lawrence. Not only would we stay friends, but I promise you that you answer to no one in Riverton except me."Frank's interest was actually piqued. "What if I refuse?""Then I'll make you."The private room was suddenly eerily silent, the men's presence suddenly magnified.Crash!The table between Rolf and Frank suddenly shattered, crumbling under the burst of air as they moved.Rolf launched the first strike with an ou
Rolf quickly pleaded, "P-Please, Mr. Lawrence. It's all just a misunderstanding. Let's just pretend I never said anything…"Frank remained impassive even as he stood before Rolf. "Misunderstanding? You were demanding my blood just a moment ago."Rolf quickly waved his hands. "No, I don't want it. Let's pretend it never happened."Frank chuckled coolly. "Easy for you to say."The look of disdain in Frank's eyes left Rolf panicking. "W-What are you doing? I may be Kenny Sparks' cousin, but he's like a brother to me… You can't kill me. He gave you a Myriad Hued Snow Lotus too. Isn't that enough in exchange for my life?"Frank snorted. "You'd be dead if not for Kenny."And with those words, he grabbed Rolf's arm."What are you doing?!" Rolf cried."Breaking your arm," Frank growled. "Disrespect me again, and not even Kenny can save you."And with those words, he gave a squeeze, and Rolf's arm broke with a resounding crack!"Argh!!!" A blood-curdling scream resounded across the
Kenny quickly asked, "Who did this to you?""Who else?" Rolf groaned through tears. "Frank Lawrence! I was just giving him the Myriad Hued Snow Lotus, but he had to insult our family and demand we keep finding the Elemental Wonders for him. I argued, and he broke my arm!"Beside them, Phineas simply listened to Rolf lie through his teeth, not daring to argue.On the other hand, Kenny was as stunned as he was skeptical.Even if Frank could get obstinate in the time he knew the man, he was never one who went out of his way to insult others."No way, Mr. Lawrence isn't like that…""You don't really know him, Kenny!" Rolf cried, grabbing Kenny's arm. "Help me! You're my only hope!"While Dan was himself surprised that Rolf was the one who broke Frank's arm, he stepped forward and said, "Mr. Sparks, I believe this issue requires investigation. Both you and I have met Frank in person—he may be prideful, but he doesn't stoop to insulting others. Something's not right."Rolf promptly g
"If we can capture Helen and threaten Frank, we will definitely be able to get the Ichor Pill," Phineas finished.Rolf narrowed his eyes—Phineas' idea could work!Still, he asked, "Why are you so sure that Frank would try to save her?"Phineas promptly told him everything that had happened before Rolf arrived at Delightpub and concluded, "Let's trick her out with a phone call. If she comes, it proves that they still have feelings for each other. Frank will definitely come."Rolf nodded in agreement. "Makes sense. Do it—once we succeed, I'll pay you a hundred million."Phineas was overjoyed. "I'll definitely succeed, Mr. Sparks. You have nothing to worry about."-Meanwhile, Dan Zimmer had caught up to Kenny Sparks. "When are you going to meet Frank, Mr. Sparks?"Kenny thought about it and said, "Early tomorrow.""Shall I go with you?" Dan offered. "I'll be the go-between to keep things amicable, even if I know that Frank is not the loudmouth Rolf is framing him to be. You real
Helen did not hesitate to drive to Delightpub immediately, where she was immediately restrained by two bouncers.Helen struggled as she shouted, "What are you doing?! Let go of me!"Phineas showed up just then, and Helen demanded, "Where's Frank?! I want to see him!"Phineas shrugged and chuckled. "Just sit tight, Ms. Lane. You'll see him soon enough.""What are you talking about?""You lovebirds…" Phineas grinned. "I'm sure Frank will rush here to save you the instant he knows we have you.""What…?" Helen was dumbstruck, and her heart soon sank as she realized she had been tricked.They wanted her here so they could lure Frank here too!"Let go of me!" she bellowed and struggled, but the two bouncers held her in place with a vice-like grip.Phineas spread his arms as he laughed. "Take her upstairs."With that, the two bodyguards dragged her upstairs without a hint of chivalry.Rolf, who was watching everything from his private room, smiled.-Meanwhile, Kenny and Dan arri
Kenny even promised, "If he disrespects you again, Mr. Lawrence, I'll personally break his legs."As Kenny and Dan worked together to reason with Frank, he was made well aware that both men had come to speak on Rolf's behalf.Naturally, he decided he could offer some leeway, considering Dan and Kenny's influence in Riverton. He smiled at Kenny. "How could I not honor your request since you and Mr. Zimmer came personally for this?"Both men breathed a long sigh of relief at that—it seemed that Frank was going to forgive Rolf.Frank then took out a pill and threw it at Kenny. "It's an Ichor Pill. Have Rolf apply it to his arm, and he'll recover in half a month.""Oh…"Kenny gasped, shocked that Frank would really give him an Ichor Pill! This was certainly more than worth the trouble!"Thank you, Mr. Lawrence!" He exclaimed.Dan was stroking his beard and nodding in satisfaction in turn—he was certainly right about Frank.However, just as they were making small talk afterward
Frank aligned and looked at the thugs around him.They had him encircled, but they were also too scared to advance—the carnage he left yesterday was still fresh in their memory.Even Phineas felt a chill running down his spine when he saw Frank's murderous glare."Where is Helen?" Frank demanded angrily."Right here!" Rolf shouted from the second floor, grabbing Helen by the neck with his good arm.Frank looked up and was actually surprised to see Rolf just then."Run, Frank!" Helen shouted at the top of her lungs. "This is a trap!"She knew that Frank was strong and mere thugs would never beat him, but there was a legion of them here and they were all armed to the teeth. And Frank was alone—she was convinced he was going to die.In reality, Frank did not even care about the thugs, as his sharp glare was fixed on Rolf. "She has nothing to do with this. Let her go, and we can talk.""Haha!" Rolf laughed. "What am I, stupid?"Turning toward Helen just then, he sneered. "So, y