Alda was terrible at taking the offensive and merely shoved Jouri."Well, you had your chance, so don't blame me. Frank, let Meg sit on your back and do twenty push-ups."Frank promptly dropped to the floor, and Meg sat on his back while counting."One!""Two…"On the other hand, Jouri was not looking Frank's way as she whispered to Alda, "Aren't you jealous?""Why would I be?" Alda smiled. "He can do anything he likes as long as I'm the first in his heart, with no one coming close."Jouri gave her a huge thumbs-up. "You city girls really know how to play the game."Just then, Frank was done with his push-ups.Meg was reluctant to leave Frank's embrace, but too much of a good thing could be bad, so she sat beside Frank instead.However, Jouri quickly noticed that. "A bet's a bet! It isn't time yet!"Meg flashed a chagrined smile and winked at Frank but sat on his lap again."Now that's better!"Jouri was going to roll the dice again when her phone rang. "I have something
The fat man laughed pompously. "See? That's democracy for you! You're so full of yourself, stepping on everyone's toes, and now you have your comeuppance! Now come with daddy, and I'll give you some proper love."Meg was now losing her previous haughtiness and a little afraid. Was she really going to lose this one? Alda and Jouri were clearly not going to help. What could she do?"If my boss finds out, you'd have hell to pay," she snapped nonetheless.The fat man laughed again. "So be it—I'd still have you coming with me and have no regrets. Don't you think so?"Meg was stumped. The fat man was right—so what if someone came to avenge her?"So, we understand the pecking order now, don't we? I'll also teach you manners when you're in my bed!"As he spoke, the fat man walked up to Meg, but just as he reached out, Frank was suddenly beside him and holding him firmly by the wrist.The fat man tried to free himself repeatedly but failed, and he snapped, "You want some, punk?!"Meg
"For real?!" The valet was at once shocked, delighted, and disappointed.The brat in the backseat was just a little handsome at best—what made him deserving of Meg's favor?Nonetheless, the car soon stopped in front of a skyscraper, and Jouri unfastened her seat belt as she said, "Have fun, you two. Let's hang out again sometime! And don't forget our agreement, handsome—you must help me when I need you!"Frank nodded without a word.Half an hour later, the valet drove Frank and Alda back to the hill villa, his jaw dropping when he saw the grand buildings that stood there.He knew that Alda was the heiress to Donnie Ingram and they were rich, but was still stunned to see that these people were so rich they could build their home on a hill!Still, Alda soon remembered something important and asked the valet, "How are you making it back?""Don't worry about it." The valet smiled. "I'll take a cab.""Golden Lily is very far from here, and it'd be expensive." Alda shook her head and
"Alright, that's enough," Frank spoke up again. "Stop fighting—let's get started now."Ida and Sadie promptly stopped arguing and sat on the couch, crossing their legs.Frank did not start their training, however, and began with theory.It was certainly amusing as neither Sadie nor Ida were one for theories. While they could hold on at first, they were soon yawning one after another."Why don't we stick to sparring, master?" Sadie suggested, feeling apologetic. "True. Learning theories through actual practice would be better than forgetting about the lesson," Ida said in agreement.Frank sighed in exasperation—his own training had been way more difficult than this.Still, he had no choice since training was more effective when tailored for the individual. Getting to his feet, he said, "Alright, let's head outside."They arrived at the foot of the hill, and Frank kept one hand behind his back while beckoning at them. "Both of you, come at me at once!"Sadie and Ida traded gl
Baldie continued, "I don't mind telling you, but I'm no coward. When that pretty boy comes, I'll show him what a real man is!"Meg snorted. Then, sneakily calling Frank's number, she shouted, "You honestly don't count! Aren't you setting an ambush for Mr. Frankton right now?! Do you really think he'd fall for it?!"She was an enthusiastic socialite, but she more or less had integrity, as she quickly warned Frank after learning what Baldie had planned for Frank.In the Audi A6, Sadie heard the exchange and quickly asked Frank, "What should we do?"Frank shrugged. "It's just some thugs. Don't worry."Ida was laughing too. "You think we're up against our old outfit? These people are very different from us—they're all pushovers."Soon, the car stopped outside Golden Lily, and Frank hurried toward the entrance with Sadie and Ida."That's him, boss!"One of Baldie's thugs recognized Frank, pointing at him."Good!" Baldie promptly led his men and surrounded Frank, Sadie, and Ida.
Even in the fraternity, Sadie and Ida were among the weakest.Baldie, however, was quite strong, so Frank had no intention of keeping being a bystander.Still, Sadie hung her head. "Sorry for disappointing you, master.""It's fine." Frank patted her head and walked up to Baldie. "So, who taught you how to fight?"Baldie chuckled. "Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm just a rogue—though that's still more than enough to handle you!"Just as he finished, he was on top of Frank, launching a thousand rapid punches.Meg was sick with worry—Baldie had already proven that he was good, easily defeating Sadie and Ida who both just took down thirty thugs between them.However, she realized she was being stupid—why would she ever think that Baldie stood a chance against Frank?Frank's pouches were obviously just as quick, but even as his fist collided with Baldie's, every bone in Baldie's hand broke in just half a minute.He was hence left staring at the unassuming youth before him. "Where t
Meg raised her glass and exclaimed, "Thank you everyone for your help, especially Mr. Frankton, for bailing me out twice today. Now let's spare ourselves from talking, and drink up!"With that, Meg chugged her glass, leaving Frank a little shocked. "Are you going to be fine? You drank a lot earlier in the afternoon."Meg smiled. "Someone who works in this business must be able to hold their liquor. Either way, cheers—are you and your ladies going to join me?""Yes," Frank said, raising his glass.Seeing Frank drinking right then, Ida chugged her glass too, since she was not getting away.While she could be openly upsetting, she had yet to drink so much before and a spirit at that—she was left sticking her tongue out from the burning taste."Manners!" Sadie rolled her eyes at Ida."Who are you to criticize me?" Ida smirked. "You're not drinking."Sadie smiled but said nothing, while everyone drank and ate, soon finishing the three bottles of vodka.Spurred by liquid courage, Me
The only response they got was Meg's snores, and Sadie sighed in exasperation. "I don't think she's actually drunk—she's just offering you a chance! Don't hold back now, as they say those who don't seize their chances are the worst."And it's not like she's demanding you marry her—we're all out to have fun, so there's no reason to be chaste."Frank snorted in annoyance. "The way you put it, I can do anything I like with Ida—or even you, if you get drunk?"As Sadie flushed to her neck and turned away, Frank chuckled. "I'm no angel, but taking advantage of a drunk person is not good either. It's just in terrible taste."Sadie nodded in understanding, surprised that Frank would think of it that way.She had really found herself a good mentor!-Unable to find out where Meg lived, they had no choice but to take her back to the hilltop villa.Heading upstairs, Frank cleaned up a room for her before returning to his.It was still early, so he was on his phone instead of sleeping rig