Donald quickly added, "I'm sure you'd definitely have that little rat if you went yourself."Bron nodded and slowly rose to his feet. "I want everything you have on him, down to the last detail."Donald promptly had Jaud bring the file they had on Frank.It claimed that Frank was parentless and grew up in an orphanage before marrying into the Lane family three years ago…Bron flipped through the short stack, finding nothing of note over the years. "This isn't right. With those abilities, he's not your average Joe."Donald nodded in agreement. "I think so too. Someone must have erased something.""Hmph." Bron snorted. "I don't care who he is—he killed my son, and I will have them rest in pieces."As he spoke, his eyes swept toward Donald and Jaud, sending a chill down Donald's spine.Bron asked just then, "What about the Lanes?""Don't worry, Mr. Howard," Donald quickly said. "That bitch Helen Lane caused this whole mess. We have every reason to press the issue."Bron nodded a
As Frank sent a punch with devastating force, Bron paled, caught off guard.He did not think that Frank's pure vigor would be that abundant!Mustering every ounce of his own vigor, he raised his arms to parry Frank's blow!Pow!A violent shockwave unfurled with a resounding crack in the air.Frank stood motionless.On the other hand, Bron stumbled several paces backward, the floor cracking where his feet made contact."Son of a…" He swore under his breath, while sweat poured over his back.His arm felt numb as if struck by a thunderbolt!He did not think that a young man like Frank could unleash such might with a single punch—not even his full strength would make the brat budge!So that was why he remained unfettered from the very start!However, just before Frank moved in for the kill, Robert Quill arrived on the scene and shouted, "Please hold back, Mr. Lawrence!"Frank was taken aback and stilled his vigor at Robert's call. "What are you doing here, Governor Quill?"Rob
Robert reasoned, "I understand how you feel, Mr. Howard, but it's a greater crime to be exploited. Moreover, I can vouch for Mr. Lawrence's character even if we were only recently acquainted. He would never desecrate another man's body."Each of Frank's blows had the potential to be lethal.And as Bron put it, Troy's head was stomped into pieces. There was no way Frank would kill Troy, and then step on his head!Robert's words actually calmed Bron somewhat as well, but he doubted that Frank was completely innocent.Before he could say anything, however, Robert told him, "Just leave this to me—I'll ask Mr. Lawrence myself. You deserve a satisfying conclusion, at least." With that, he walked up to Frank with a solemn expression and asked, "Be honest with me, Mr. Lawrence. Did you or did you not murder Troy Howard?"Frank actually did not care for an idiot like Bron, but he was not about to take the blame for someone else's mess.Knowing he had most definitely been framed, he sh
Frank said coolly, "What else would I do? I'll destroy the Salazars if Viola doesn't apologize to Helen."Robert quickly nodded. "Just say the word if you need assistance. I'm eternally supportive of any of your decisions."He might be friends with individuals, clans, and organizations of wealth and power, but between Frank and the Salazars? He would choose Frank in a heartbeat!"Thank you." Frank nodded.-Early next morning, Donald visited Bron, asking eagerly as soon as he stepped through the front door, "Greetings, Mr. Howard. May I ask where you've placed Frank Lawrence's head?"Bron inhaled deeply. "He's too powerful for me.""What? You didn't kill him?" Donald exclaimed in shock.Even Jaud did double take behind Donald—Bron was actually no match for Frank Lawrence?!"Is he stronger than you?" Donald quickly pressed.Bron shot him a look but said, "No way."He would never admit it, even if it was the truth that he was no match for Frank!That left Donald further confu
While Helen was hospitalized, Lane Holdings were attacked ruthlessly, from the main branch to its subsidiaries. Share prices were reaching new lows, and they were on the verge of bankruptcy.As soon as Helen woke up in the morning, Gina was crying her eyes out. "What have we done? How could the world be so unfair to us?"Peter was clenching his knuckles and growling through his teeth, "Shit. If push comes to shove, we'd just have to bring the fight to them!""Hah!" Henry snorted. "Who's going, you? Are you that suicidal?"Nearby, Cindy sat in silence, not expecting things to turn out like this.Henry turned toward Helen just then. "What happened between you and Viola Salazar? Why does she hate you so much?"They must get to the bottom of this to resolve this issue, but Helen was as confused as they were. "I don't know. I've never met her before—how could I have upset her somehow?"The Lanes were all speechless, just as Chris arrived."Helen, I heard you had trouble yesterday?
"Who let you in here?!" Gina snapped, scowling as soon as she saw Frank.She was convinced that he must have come to laugh at them, given their current state."Shut it. I told him to come," Henry said, rising to his feet.Gina promptly rolled her eyes at him. "Do you even understand what's happening? Why would you call that jinx here?""I asked him to help discuss how we're going to resolve this crisis," Henry replied.Gina snorted at Frank. "What, him? What can he resolve?""Stay quiet, will you?" Henry snapped, glaring at Gina before hurrying to Frank. "We're in trouble now. You were my grandson-in-law, but I must ask your help to pull some strings and see if you can get us through this crisis."Frank said calmly, "Don't worry. Your family will be fine as long as I'm around. Viola will be here to apologize personally soon.""Really? That's wonderful!" Henry was delighted right then—he knew Frank had that much influence, even if he tended to hide it.Nonetheless, Gina snorted
Chris' eyes were evasive even as he quickly came up with another excuse. "I have no connection with Viola—I bought that red diamond necklace! She wanted it too, but I didn't give in, so she bore a grudge over that!"The Lanes were all trading glances, not sure who to believe with Frank and Chris arguing.Frank turned toward Cindy just then and said, "Why don't you tell us. Is the necklace Viola's or Chris'?"Cindy did not think that Frank would turn his crosshairs on her.At that moment, what she said would decide what the Lanes would believe, and she certainly knew the truth. After all, during the party, Viola wore a blue diamond necklace with a design identical to Chris' red diamond necklace.However, if she told the truth, she would upset Chris… And Frank was not going to thank her anyway.And considering all the grievances she harbored toward Frank, helping Chris and getting in his good graces was much more ideal."O-Of course it's Mr. Steiner's," she said. "Ms. Salazar is j
Henry's eyes lit up as he exclaimed in disbelief, "Really?""Of course. Let me take this call." Frank nodded and strode outside to answer Donald's phone call.Donald was bellowing as soon as the call connected, "Frank Lawrence! My daughter is dying! Get over here and treat her right now!"He was utterly frantic as Viola's condition grew progressively worse.She was wheelchair bound, unable to lift any of her limbs!On the other hand, Frank remained nonchalant. "Calm down. She still has three days and plenty of hurting in between.""You little—"Frank cut Donald's outburst short. "I guess I should remind you that you're the one asking for a favor. You have no right to demand anything.""Fine! What do you want?" Donald growled through his teeth. "I'll lift the sanctions against Lane Holdings too, okay?""I told you. Have your daughter apologize to Helen if you want her to live," Frank replied. "If anything, lifting the sanctions is only right."Donald clenched his fist. "My dau