Nodding, Frank said, "Would you mind if I bring someone else here?"Rina shook her head. "Of course not—as long as you don't!""Okay."Frank whipped out his phone and called Jouri Yelin, who arrived with a laptop in thirty minutes, laughing. "Did you have to call me personally for this, Mr. Frankton? You could've just emailed me."Frank smiled and held out a hand at Rina. "Your phone, please.""Okay!"Rina was all about the looks, passing him her phone mindlessly right then.Frank then passed it to Jouri, who quickly worked on it while asking, "Have you scanned any strange QR codes, ma'am? The type where they give you a free plush?"Jouri had encountered other cases resembling Rina's, and it was clear she was a victim of deliberate exploitation.However, phone security is currently at its best. Unless Rina had scanned some mysterious QR code or had their phone used by a third party, no one could impersonate her to take out a loan—not even sketchy financing platforms."No. I k
Frank had no intention to continue playing around with those fools and cut to the chase. "You have one minute. Tell me who's your leader, and you just might live… or else!"Slick Hair did a double take but soon laughed. "Could you stop, kid? Someone like you, yapping in my face?"Frank glowered. "Guess the discussion is over!""What, are you going to kill me?"Slick Hair did not even have time to understand what he had just said as a shockwave knocked down his twentyish men, while Frank seized him by the neck once more, lifting him to the air!Slick Hair was left dumbstruck—was that magic?! Frank did not even move! "Calm down, bro! If you upset my boss, everyone will suffer!" he cried.Frank chuckled coolly. "That's why I'm not killing you yet. Now tell me the name of that rat and where he lives!""Or what, you're going to kill him?" Slick Hair chuckled. "Come on! You're good, but not that good!"Frank slammed him on the floor right then and grabbed his cheek before tearing o
Frank's words left the middle-aged man furious. "You vain prick! I gave you a chance, but you refused. Now you'll pay!"As soon as he finished, he kicked his Audi, launching the bulky car at Frank, but Frank caught it with just one hand!The middle-aged man gasped as his head went blank aside from the word: run!He did not waste his break and dashed out of the parking lot at top speed, but Frank was hot on his heels, soon punching him in the hip.The middle-aged man crashed heavily down on the floor, coughing a mouthful of blood as he tossed around to glare ferociously at Frank.His girlfriends were shocked—they knew that the middle-aged man was way stronger than the average person and did not even fear guns, so how did he get overwhelmed this badly?Still, they turned to run soon enough—they had no idea what was happening but had no reason to think about it either.Seeing that, the middle-aged man bellowed, "You ingrates! I fed you for nothing!"Frank chuckled. "Your mom would
Hana snorted. "It doesn't matter what you believe. Those loan sharks from before didn't believe your beau was that strong either, but reality gave them a right smack in the face, no? "Trust me. People are either the kindest or the worst—the so-called moral gray areas are all just those artists' self-indulgent philosophy."While Rina could see Hana's point, she still did not believe Arya would go that far."It's alright. We're not that sleepy—we could just wait here," Frank said just then.Rina did not refuse just because Frank asked, perhaps because she wanted some form of shelter.She was tired and wanted protection, and no one was more suited for the job than Frank.Five minutes later, Arya called out from behind the door that had just been repaired."Coming!"Rina went to answer the door to find that it was just Arya and thought to herself that she was right—Arya would never do anything to hurt her!Still, as she ushered Arya in, Rina asked coolly, "Now explain yourself. W
Seeing that, Arya stopped pretending and pushed herself to her feet. "Last chance, Rina. Either slap her, or we won't be friends anymore!"Rina laughed. "That's the easiest choice I've ever had to make. I'd never turn against my savior for you—my upbringing wouldn't allow that!"Arya snorted. "Savior? Bullshit! Just you wait—there are plenty of people who would help me even if you won't!"Rina ignored her even as she kicked her door open on the way out and strode up to Hana. "Sorry, it's all my fault!"Hana laughed, shaking her head. "It's alright. You didn't back down when it mattered, and that's enough!"Bang!The door was kicked open again just as she finished, and Arya entered with two fearsome, burly men.It had barely been a minute after she left, so she obviously was ready for a fight!Even so, Rina could not help tearing up. "You're even worse than I thought!"Arya simply laughed. "You deserved it! I have no reason to keep you around if you don't believe me, and I woul
Hana smiled in wry amusement. "Dream on. He's the one who knocks—those small fry friends of yours are not on his level at all!"Arya laughed coolly. "Really? Well, I warned you—can't do anything when my advice falls on deaf ears. Don't worry, though—I'm sure they'd teach you the definition of savagery!"Frank smiled and nodded. "In that case, I'd actually like you to live a little longer, just so that you can understand true power!"Arya snorted. "Quit yapping. Let's see if you'll win first."Frank smacked her across the face right then, knocking her out before turning to Rina. "Are you interested in disappointing your bestie?"Rina frowned. "It's alright. Out of sight, out of mind, as they say. A little beating is more than enough."Hana chuckled. "You still have no idea what he's like, huh? No one ever changes his mind once he decides on anything, though there's nothing he can't handle anyway."They headed downstairs, and Frank gathered a bucket of water to splash Arya awake.
Arya snapped, "There's no misunderstanding at all. Call up your boss—tell him it's me!""Fine." The manager had no choice but to call the karaoke bar owner just then.Soon, an Audi A4 stopped outside the karaoke bar and a stout man alighted.Two tall goons followed, clearly working for him.The karaoke bar owner then asked, "Where's Ms. Crass?"Even if Arya paled in comparison to Rina and Hana, she was still the most beautiful in the area and indulgent at that.The karaoke bar owner naturally liked her a lot and had yet to tire of her."Right here!" Arya snorted, scowling."Oh, what happened? Which blind fool dared to lay their stinking paws on you?!" the karaoke bar owner asked in concern as he hurried to her.Arya pointed at Frank and Hana, and the karaoke bar owner studied them before turning back to Arya.He liked her, but also knew her well enough that she got beaten up for screwing with those people.They only had a one-night stand—affection aside, he would not get int
Arya hung her head in silence—truth be told, the karaoke bar owner was the most powerful man in her social circle.She just did not expect him to be suddenly so amicable despite his usual bravado."You don't get it, do you?"Hana read her mind just then, and chuckled coolly. "Take a good look at his business. He may not be rich or important, but his business at least earns him wealth and freedom in this district."Sure, things can get unruly, but he had no reason to stoop to that level. All the money that he's earned thus far will be gone once he goes to jail!"Heck, his true nature doesn't even matter in this equation. In business, it's fundamentally important to know when to make peace. Would he get customers if fights erupt at his bar every other day?""Impossible!" Arya argued. "He's not like that… He said that he's sold people to third-world countries as slaves, and that I should introduce him to some nice girls if I ever meet any!""Oh, girlie…"Hana smiled in wry amuseme