And just as Frank had predicted, Quinn did not even tell the Salazars before fleeing alone back to Sage Lake Sect.Pulling rank as the daughter of an elder, she immediately scourged through the sect's archives once she returned, her eyes flashing greedily when she found out why Mystic Sky Sect was massacred three years ago.Five-Peat Archaeus—immortality!And now, that opportunity was right in front of her, ripe for the taking!Drakon Salazar? Did he even compare to the temptation of immortality?!They were just in a relationship and not even married—and Quinn would never let Cloudnine Sect hog such providence!With that in mind, she slips away from her fellow apprentices asking after her, smiling spitefully as she strode into her father's parlor.-At The Dynasty, Helen was wearing a bareback black dress as she leaned against the bar.She was drunk, as she had been for the last three days.Naturally, she stank of alcohol and was barely coherent, and her vomit covered the flo
Helen whipped out a stack of neatly arranged papers and slammed them on the table, stammering, "G-Go on, take it—that's grandfather's will, and you can have your wish to return to the Southstream Lanes."Cindy promptly snatched the papers, though she kept smiling. "What are you saying, Helen? This isn't important—we're all worried about you!""Yeah." Gina frowned. "If you stayed like this, Lane Holdings would—""Mrs. Lane, Cindy."Gina turned, feeling saved when she saw the tall man dressed sharply in a suit who had just entered the bar. "Oh, Mr. Graves! You have to talk to Helen—we're just not getting through with her.""Alright. You should go home—just leave her to me," Chaz Graves replied, frowning in a rare expression of disgust when he saw what a mess Helen was. Still, he quickly hid it with a smile."Wonderful! You really come through for us when it matters, Mr. Graves!" Gina exclaimed in delight."Allow me to buy you drinks next time for taking such good care of us, Mr.
By cropping the security footage, Chaz made it look like Frank was really molesting Luna.And once he showed it to Gina and Jade, they both went mad and stormed Frank's hilltop mansion.Scowling deliberately, Chaz growled, "Look, Helen—even if you doubt me, you wouldn't doubt modern technology, would you? The cameras caught your ex-husband molesting your cousin, and you're still siding with him? Don't you think you're being unfair to me?"He was therefore shocked as Helen shook her head, smiling as she waved him off. "The video was too grainy, wasn't it?"Chaz grimaced but snorted. "So what? Even if your ex-husband was a healer, he refused to help Luna before since she and her mother had a fight with him. You were there, so how could you still doubt the facts?" Helen only felt thoroughly disappointed, her face appearing forlorn. "Oh, Chaz… Why would you keep lying to me?""Why would I lie to you?" Chaz retorted, even holding his fingers up. "I swear I'm absolutely telling the tr
Chaz slapped Helen across the face, leaving her seeing stars."You asked for it!" he bellowed. "Take her away!"While Helen was being shoved into a BMW, a black Maybach drove into The Dynasty's parking lot as well.Vicky was riding shotgun dressed in a bewitching purple dress, watching Frank as she asked, "Henry Lane's funeral will be held in a few days. Are you attending it?""Yeah." Frank nodded somberly. "He saved my life. No matter what the Lanes did, I'll send him off one last time."It has been three days, and he had gathered himself by now. Vicky nodded with a smile. Just as she was going to start talking about what they should drink, she frowned as she spotted a single stiletto in the middle of the parking lot."What the heck?"It was unusual, and her woman's intuition left her frowning.Ladies were sensitive toward brands after all, and Vicky could tell that it was expensive. Moreover, she had seen the size and design before…Screech!Suddenly, a black BMW that was
Vicky blinked as she watched Frank drive into the parking lot without a care. "What, are you really giving up on Helen?"Frank stayed silent as he stopped the car and alighted, making a beeline for The Dynasty.Vicky stood in his way right then and smiled. "Still nursing a stubborn streak? Look—I consider Helen my rival, but winning like this is boring. Get back in the car already. Also, I'm interested in what the Graves family is cooking.""Go if you want to." Frank started to stride past her.Vicky caught him by the wrist. "Running away solves nothing. Come with me—also, you're my bodyguard, and you'll have to explain yourself if I get hurt."Her pretty, mischievous smile left Frank nodding in exasperation—he really could not win against her.This time, Vicky drove and soon caught up to Chaz's BMW by the junction, waiting for the light. "Where do you think they're going?" Vicky mused."Do you have to ask?" Frank chuckled despite his frustration and pointed at White Court Hot
However, Neil was actually interested since the offer Chaz made was exceedingly tempting.That was why he was here to iron out the finer details."Yes. I've spoken to the Salazars myself, and they are all onboard. We'll take over Grande Pharma, oust Vicky Turnbull, and eliminate her gigolo."Still, Neil made a look of disdain. "The Salazars? Haven't they basically fallen apart already? Hell, Drakon—Donald's eldest son—was killed almost as soon as he returned from Sage Lake Sect, and his fiancee's gone without a trace.""True," Chaz said with a grin. "But they used their influence to reach out to the Lionhearts.""The Lionhearts?!" Neil's eyes widened in surprise. "What are you up to?""Nothing, really." Chaz licked his lips and flashed a cunning grin. "But I'm sure that Titus Lionheart won't hold back if he finds out that his fiancee has a lover, don't you think?"Neil was silent since there was a threatening edge in Chaz's tone, but he eventually said bluntly, "It's all Frank L
Vicky then told Frank, "Your fight with the Lanes aside, I think Helen is innocent. Don't put yourself through a lifetime's worth of regret out of a moment of pettiness."And with those words, she drove away in his Maybach at top speed.Frank thought about her words and decided that he had to admit Vicky was right. To a certain extent, she had tailed Chaz with him because she did not want him regretting anything.As a matter of fact, Frank had not gotten over Helen either. He knew full well that the same went for her too, but she could not see the truth and kept being deceived into making the wrong choice. They were married for three years, and such a long relationship was not so easily ended."Stupid girl…" Frank sighed as he strode into White Court Hotel.-In Room 808, Chaz's bodyguards shoved Helen into the bathroom, splashing cold water on her.Her head cleared considerably, and despite her reluctance, she was dusting herself off after staying depressed for three days.S
Chaz was still keeping up with his nice guy act, his tone as humble as it was gentle."Oh, if only my daughter had met you earlier." Gina sighed over the phone. "Anyway, just come home soon. Let's get you married to Helen soon.""Sure, Mrs. Lane.""By the way, can we really return to the main family? Jade's been threatening us, saying they'd never let us go back…""Don't worry, Mrs. Lane. My family's word holds sway in Southstream…""That's wonderful!"Beep.Chaz played another recording soon after."Oh, Chaz… Hughie is so useless, getting killed by some gigolo. Come over tonight. I'm so lonely…" Cindy was purring."Haha! I'll come for you when I'm done with your cousin, you minx!""That's a promise. You must come tonight… By the way, I'm also game if you need help holding Helen down…"In the bathroom, Helen's heart sank rock bottom as the recordings finished playing."Just give up and give in to me already." Chaz chuckled outside. "Your whole family are all agreeable to yo