The youth asked, "Why are you closing?"The valet turned to see that the youth was fashionable, sporting trendy brands, a beanie, and a pair of headphones."Sorry, sir. It's late now—you should come again tomorrow."The valet had actually encountered plenty of others who came during closing hours, and as he spoke, he offered the youth a discount voucher. "You'll have a 20% discount with this."The youth did not take it, however, even pushing it away. "Do I look like I'm short on money? I only came because I heard that Golden Lily closes late, but you're closing already. Don't you think that the management should answer for this?"The valet was left a little annoyed, but working in the service industry meant that he must not step on anyone's toes.Instead, he smiled. "I'm sorry, sir—we are in the wrong here, but everyone has left and can't be of service. Please come again tomorrow. Maybe come early too, and we'll offer you our best service."The youth could certainly understand t
Sadie and Ida arrived just then as well, and Frank said, "Perfect timing. Ida, take her to your room and watch her. Sadie, you'll take over the night shift.""Okay."Both women promptly did as they were told, while Frank headed to the front desk to check the cameras.It turned out that the cameras outside were all destroyed too, with pebbles that shot straight at them!Frank smirked—it seemed like this was going to be a long night.-Meanwhile, in the accounting room on the top floor, the youth who was turned away by the valet before leapt in through the window.He headed straight to the safe deposit box and whipped out a white card, then swiped it and opened the box instantly.Then, he opened his backpack and shoved the Golden Lily ledger inside, smirking. "How dare you refuse me! Well, you're all going to apologize, or you're not getting the ledger back!"With his prize safely tucked inside his backpack, he fled through the window.The ledger was only found stolen the next
The youth's reply was instantaneous: [Meeting is unnecessary. Send a video of your apology.]Meg was clenching her knuckles in fury. "Why should we apologize? Aren't we supposed to close after business hours? And most of the staff had left—how were we supposed to work for him? It's like he has a few screws loose!"That was when Sadie craned her neck for a look and frowned. "I think I know him!"As both Frank and Meg wheeled on her, she threw her hands up. "I mean, I'm not sure if it's him. So, there's this rumor that a burglar has been genetically altered just like us, and he gained the ability to airwalk like no one has ever seen before."They call him the King of Thieves—he can steal whatever he wants to, and he's also said to be very young. He always appears fashionable, just like the kid in that photo."Frank raised a brow. "The King of Thieves?""Yes." Sadie nodded. "And he's stolen plenty of things but isn't exactly loyal to the fraternity either."Frank nodded. "And where
Frank chuckled. "Preparing medicine. What else?"Soon, a retailer arrived and passed Frank the herbs he picked.Frank quickly turned and left, while Sadie hurried after him. "I think I know you even less now, master."Frank chuckled. "Would I still be necessary if you understood everything I do?"Sadie smiled in wry amusement—that must be true, as Frank was virtually a divine being whom even Sally York feared. Would a mere mortal like Sadie really understand his ways?Soon, they returned to the apartment.However, when the hunchback saw the medicine Frank was holding, she snapped coolly, "Are you kidding me?"Frank shrugged. "Trying won't kill you, and there's nothing potentially lethal here like arsenic. Don't you agree?"Seeing that the hunchback remained skeptical, Sadie pressed, "You can trust me even if you don't believe my mentor, right? You know me—don't you think that my complete faith in him is already testament to his character?"The hunchback thought about it and no
However, neither Frank nor Sadie were afraid. In fact, they were laughing. "You really should think about this." Sadie bragged about her mentor proudly, saying, "This man isn't your average Joe—the entire fraternity would never win against him, let alone you going alone."Sky Mystic Two snorted but said nothing.Soon, the medicinal soup was done, and Frank poured a small bowl and brought it to Sky Mystic Two."The effect won't be that obvious, and I have to adjust your acupoints along with it, but you won't mind, yes?"Sky Mystic Two remained silent but gulped down the soup despite it still being burning hot.When she finished, Frank walked up, wielding his fingers like blades as he rapidly touched Sky Mystic Two's acupoints, with Sadie actually seeing afterimages.At the same time, Sky Mystic Two felt a warmth unfurling in her stomach, rapidly streaming throughout her limbs while clearing all the eerie sensation she had felt before."H-How mysterious!" she exclaimed as she to
Sadie laughed. "Now you're just exaggerating. Who do you take my master for, holding back on you? That said, if you were really unreasonable, he wouldn't hold back."Sky Mystic Two smiled and nodded. "True. He really is one of a kind! Well, I shan't keep you—go about your business. I'll come and thank you again once I've fully recovered."Seeing that Sky Mystic Two was basically telling them to leave, both Frank and Sadie left right away and headed to another apartment complex.This was one of the more luxurious apartments in the city, having all the facilities one would need and was endlessly luxurious compared to the apartment that Sky Mystic Two stayed in.The youth was fiddling with Golden Lily's ledger in Unit 302 within Block B, his ears covered by his headphones.He was shaking his leg rhythmically to the music, clearly feeling good about himself. "How dare you disrespect me. This is what you deserve!"Just you wait—even if you send an apology video, I'm not about to let y
Kiki only half-understood, but she turned to Frank just then. "Mr. Frankton, what about the money?""Why are you bugging him already? Does he look that poor to you?"Meg almost broke down because of Kiki's sheer stupidity. "He did agree to wire the money in the morning, but there was trouble earlier, wasn't there? And what's with that attitude, acting like you're the boss?"Frank actually realized with a start. "Oh, I almost forgot. I should wire you the money.""Okay."Kiki gave him a bank account number, and Frank wired a hundred million over—since it was a huge sum, it would only be released the next day.At the same time, Kiki was counting in excitement. "One zero, two zeroes, three zeros… eight zeroes? Woah, you were all saying that Mr. Frankton is rich, but I didn't think that he's so rich he can wire an eight figure sum just like that!"Ida Cahn, who had been making small talk with Kiki earlier, smacked her on the head. "Ten million? Were you so busy counting the zeros yo
The beauty asked, "Is there by chance a lady named Sadie Godot here?""Yes! I'll take you to her right now!"Meg smiled, surprised that Sadie had such a beautiful friend.No, she must try to send this one gift-wrapped to Frank's bed too!Meg then led the beauty to the top floor. It was supposed to be an office area, but there was no need for meetings or much else for a karaoke bar, so Frank and the others used it as lodgings.Knocking on Sadie's door, Meg called out, "Ms. Godot? Your friend is looking for you.""Friend?"In the room, Sadie was playing cards with Alda Ingram and Sylvie Wal, with plenty of sticky notes covering her face. When taken off, it would reveal question marks underneath.Still, Sadie was perplexed—friend? But she had always been a lone wolf…Concerned that it was an enemy who came for revenge, she gestured for Sylvie and Alda to hide while she gingerly opened the door.Still, when she saw who it was, she was at once relieved, surprised, and delighted as