Turning toward Robert, Frida, and Bron, Susan added, "Everyone here played their part. How could you attribute everything to Frank?"She was certainly dismissive towards Frank's and his modest roots, and she absolutely would not abide with her husband's endless praise for Frank—not when he was clearly trying to get Vicky and Frank together!Though Walter was stumped by his wife's words, Robert, Frida, and Bron were left trading awkward glances in turn.Not only were the trio's involvement inconsequential in Vicky's release, but there was a chance they might not survive if not for Frank."Aunt Susan is right—we shouldn't be giving Frank credit for everything." Neil nodded and turned to Frida. "Where are your men now? They should be praised as well."Frida pursed her lips miserably. "They… They're all dead."Neil, however, could not care less. "See? Our family has sacrificed so many to save Vicky."Both Robert and Bron were scowling at that, while Frida's eyes welled up with tears
Vicky nodded while Susan spoke up just then, "You should stay, or people would start telling us what ingrates we are. That goes for you too, Yara.""What?" Yara did a double take, not expecting to find herself in the guest list as well."It's been so long since you stayed the night with us, Yara." Susan grinned. "You can sleep with Vicky, and properly catch up."Vicky was certainly left speechless by her mother—was she that afraid of her getting frisky with Frank?Still, neither Frank nor Yara could refuse the Turnbulls' enthusiastic invitation.However, while Yara and Vicky slept in the same room, Frank was kept downstairs in the room directly opposite the master bedroom.Their defenses were certainly airtight!Still, Vicky started to creep out of bed late into the night, wearing nothing but a thin sleeping gown.Yara awoke with a start, "Where are you going?"Vicky giggled. "Going to see Frank, of course.""What?" Yara exclaimed before adding hesitantly, "Don't you think yo
Vicky rolled her eyes. "Really? Do you think you get to call the shots just because I'm engaged to Titus Lionheart?"Susan growled, "We're not having this discussion. Now go to bed.""Fine." Vicky snorted noncommittally and returned upstairs.Frank was sitting in meditation with his eyes closed in his room but could clearly hear everything spoken outside. Vicky could be a real comedian at times.-Meanwhile, Donald Salazar was seated in his study, planning for his family's future.After all, he was convinced the Rejuvenation Pill recipe was already in the bag with his son on the task.Soon, Viola came running into his study and he quickly asked, "So, is it done?"Viola, however, appeared terrified. "No, Dad…"Her terrified reaction left Donald's heart skipping a beat.Did something happen to his son?!"Viola, tell me what happened," he pressed.Viola was trembling as she stammered, "Drakon… Drakon was killed…""What?!" Donald almost choked as his eyes turned bloodshot, a
Donald then asked, "Ms. Ocean, Drakon was your fiance—are you not going to avenge him?""When have I ever said I won't?" Quinn growled coolly. "There's no way I'd sit back when he was a member of Sage Lake Sect. Once I inform my father, we will naturally plan accordingly."Donald was naturally relieved—with Sage Lake Sect's help, there was certainly a better chance of success in avenging his son!"Of course, Ms. Ocean. My family is at your disposal—I'll do anything to avenge my son."-Frank left the Turnbull Villa early next morning, since he was really not keen to stay around after suffering Susan Redford's grumpiness during breakfast.Vicky was still sleepy after all the excitement yesterday, so Walter personally escorted him to the front gates. "Please don't get upset with my wife, Mr. Lawrence," he said. "She's a little power hungry… Rest assured that I'll always be indebted to you."Frank waved him off with a smile. "You're exaggerating, Mr. Turnbull. I'd never get upset
Frank walked up to check Brenda's head injury just then, and Jade promptly snapped at him, "What do you think you're doing?"Frank shot her an icy glare."I'm a healer," he growled before turning toward Brenda. "Sit down, and don't move. I'll stop your bleeding."Jade, however, promptly grabbed his arm. "If you're a healer, then take a look at my daughter first!"Frank glanced at Luna in turn. Though he already despised both Jade and Luna for their haughty attitude already, he patiently said, "Your daughter only has a dislocated joint. It's no big deal."However, his words only left both women incensed, with Jade promptly bellowing at him, "No big deal?! My daughter's arm was dislocated, and you say it's no big deal?!"Luna was bawling in turn, "Exactly, it hurts so much… Help me already."Frank frowned and pointed at Brenda. "Are you saying that your daughter is worse off than this woman?""She's just a stinking peasant! How dare you compare her to me, the heiress of the Lan
However, Janet had barely touched Luna when she started screaming in pain, "Argh!!! My arm!!! My arm!!!"Hearing her daughter's cries, Jade promptly leapt toward Janet and pushed her down to the floor while asking Luna worriedly, "Are you alright, Luna?""It hurts so much, Mom!" Luna sobbed.Her cries left Jade incensed, and she wheeled on Janet as she bellowed, "What do you think you're doing? Aren't you a healer?! How could you hurt my daughter?"Janet made a face. "I'm setting her bone. It's normal if it hurts…""Mom, I don't want her help," Luna bawled right then. "It hurts so much…"Jade glared at Janet as she yelled, "Why are you just standing there?! Apologize to my daughter right now!""A-Apologize…?" Janet was on the verge of tears.Jade, however, kept snapping at her, "You bitch! Turns out you were just a quack daughter, and now you're trying to play victim after hurting my daughter?She started to reach for Janet, but Frank had suddenly leapt toward her and grabbed
However, seeing that she had outraged the mob, Jade promptly leapt into her car and fled, not stopping to demand reparations from Brenda or anyone else.Janet breathed a long sigh of relief in turn and turned toward Frank. "Thank you so much.""You don't have to thank me," Frank chuckled. "Honestly, where did those aristocats come from? The people's outrage is certainly justified."Brenda came up to Frank just then and bowed. "Thank you so much, son. I wouldn't know what to do if not for you.""You're exaggerating, ma'am," Frank assured her. "It's really nothing."Janet also cheered up considerably and smiled, "Ma'am, you could use some rest at Flora Hall.""No, it's alright." Brenda quickly threw up her hands. "I'm actually fine, and I still need to work. Honestly, you are both so kind… I wish you the best of health. Get married and have many children…"She naturally presumed that Frank and Janet were together, since they would make a very good looking couple."Huh…" Janet was
Luna chimed in, "You must find him, Mom. I'll make him suffer for disrespecting our family."Gina quickly assured them, "Don't worry, Luna. Anyone who disrespects you is disrespecting us—I will definitely avenge you."Jade studied Gina just then. "Does your family have that much influence? The bastard was quite pompous and probably was well-connected himself."Gina quickly smiled, not one to be put down. "We do have some influence here in Riverton. Oh, and I forgot—Helen here is partnered with the Turnbull family. Y'know, one of the top families in the capital.""Really? I guess you don't amount to nothing." Jade snorted haughtily, still dismissive towards Gina's family. "By the way, have you heard about the Fielden family's hundred-year old drakeroot?""Of course." Gina quickly nodded, although she had also heard that it was a family heirloom for the Fieldens."That's why I've come to Riverton—to get the drakeroot and cure Luna's illness," Jade said nonchalantly. "I would also b