However, it was too late for regrets now.The only thing Quinn could do was to flee Salazar House. She must inform Sage Lake Sect that it was the Salazars who killed her father, and they must exact revenge against them, not Frank.Hence, she did all she could to scale the walls of Salazar House and fled outside.Still, her consciousness was blurring—she was already hurt physically, and there was her broken meridian nexus to boot.-The entire hill surrounding Salazar House belonged to the Salazars, and it was situated in the outskirts of Sunny City.Quinn kept fighting even as she ran, pursued by the Salazars' bodyguard up the hill, and was cornered over the cliff."Put down your weapon! Stop resisting already!""We can do this painlessly. It's better for everyone, no?"The Salazars' bodyguards kept provoking Quinn.Still, her cheeks clenched in determination as she glanced beneath the cliff and found the river beneath."Hah! You'll never take me alive," she cried right then
Vicky mused, coiling her phone's cord around her finger. "Hmm… How about Ninedell Hotel? Some old classmates of mine are inviting me over, and you could be my plus one. They're all beautiful women, I might add."Frank clicked his tongue. "Then I'll pass.""Oh, you." Vicky chuckled despite Frank's attitude, snapping playfully, "What's wrong, darling? Afraid that my beauty pales in comparison and you'd fall for someone else?""Who's darling?" Frank sighed exasperatedly. "And it's your classmates' reunion. Why should I attend it?""Like I said, you're my plus one." Vicky pouted. "All my classmates are married, so it's awkward if I went alone… So are you coming or not?""Fine." Frank nodded exasperatedly. "So that's why you called me today.""Smart." Vicky smiled and put down her phone.Neil suddenly appeared in her office, glaring at her coolly. "Vicky, I'm warning you—you're engaged, so stop messing around with Frank Lawrence. I'm sure you know what would happen if Titus Lionhear
An attendant led Frank and Vicky to a grandly decorated banquet hall, which was already filled with men and women.They appeared close with Vicky, and some were even teasing her. "Oh, Ms. Turnbull. Always so busy—don't you know how long we've been waiting?""Really? You lot just arrived yourselves." Vicky grinned as she led Frank to their seats.The eyes of every woman around them lit up when they saw Frank. "Oh, Vicky! It's really been a while, huh? When did you get yourself a young stud?""Nonsense. She's engaged to Titus Lionheart of Morhen.""Then this must be him. I'm Corey Wallace from Norsedam—your reputation precedes you, Mr. Lionheart." "Oh, so he is Titus Lionheart? He's so handsome!""What a loving couple, attending every social event together! Hi, I'm Ivana Crawley, and this is my husband Jack Trudish."Frank was left smiling awkwardly as everyone spoke to him all at once. Even Vicky's male classmates were on their feet, nodding and smiling fawningly at Frank.V
Vicky's expression eased as things became amicable, and she returned to her seat.Suddenly, Ivana asked, "By the way, dear Ms. Turnbull… Does Mr. Lionheart know that you're cheating on him?"Beside her, Corey almost choked on his drink, while Ivana continued innocently, "Just think about it, guys—her personal bodyguard! It's exactly what anyone thinks, right?"As she raised her brow pointedly and repeatedly, Corey slammed her glass on the table, frowning. "Watch your words, Ivana! Vicky's not like that!""Oh, there's the fire! See?" Ivana laughed and clapped, not afraid of adding fuel to fire. "It's alright—we all know how much you love Vicky. I mean, you're single even now!"On the other hand, the woman in the red gown who mocked Frank earlier pursed her lips, muttering under her breath, "How brazen, cheating on your own fiance.""What did you just say to me, Olive?!" Vicky bellowed. "Fiance?! Cheating?! I never agreed to my family's arrangement, and I won't mind telling you tha
Before Vicky could answer Kiki, Corey was on his feet.Leveling a cool look at Frank, he said bluntly, "You have nothing to fear as long as I'm around, Kiki. You know that you can't count on someone, and there's every chance he's more a performer than a real martial artist. I've seen too many people like him."Naturally, he was referring to Frank, but Frank simply snorted and kept eating his dinner, ignoring Corey completely.On the other hand, Vicky appeared worried that Frank would get upset and moved between him and Corey's glare of disdain. "I chose him personally, and his abilities are above question.""Alright, alright… Why are we fighting again?" Ivana quickly tried to keep the peace this time."Hmph. That's a certain someone's fault for bringing in someone else who has no business being here." Olive Perkins sneered, folding her arms before her chest."Why don't you just cut it out? Haven't you had enough?" Ivana snapped, a little annoyed at that point.Olive simply snort
However, neither Vicky nor Kiki had expected them to find them so soon."Oh, if it isn't Vicky Turnbull!" The youth whistled, studying Vicky from head to toe and chuckling. "You really are a devilish beauty. Would you like to join my agency—actually, never mind. I'd never step on Mr. Lionheart's toes."Then, turning towards everyone around the table, he introduced herself. "Everyone, nice to meet you. I'm Hubert Sorano of Morhen.""Hubert Sorano?!" Olive was suddenly on her feet, gaping. "You're Emilio Sorano's third son?""Oh, someone here actually knows me! Not bad!"Hubert was clapping his hands and laughing. "In that case, I'll cut to the chase—Kiki is a talent represented by Sorano Media, and I'm taking her with me. Does anyone have anything to say about that? Of course, you'd still have to watch what you say."Then, whistling at Kiki as if summoning a dog, Hubert chuckled. "Heel! I'm going to get violent if you don't move, see?""Vicky…" Kiki leveled a pleading look at Vic
Beside them, Olive finally had enough and snapped at Vicky, "Why are you meddling? Mr. Sorano is just taking his employee. Why would you want to catch this heat? Are you going to drag us into a fight against the Soranos?!"Ivana and the rest could only stay in their seats awkwardly.Olive was right that they would never dare challenge the Soranos, which was why they never said anything from the start.Hubert chuckled in turn as he turned to Olive. "Oh, at least this pretty face knows her place. What's your name?" "I'm Olive Perkins," she replied excitedly."Haha! Good, you've got style." Hubert chuckled, rubbing his chin. "Would you sign up with Sorano Media? Rest assured, you'll be our next big thing!"Olive was delighted. "Thank you, Mr. Sorano!" "Here's my card. I'm staying in Room 1008—come over later so I can give you an audition." Hubert handed her his card.While Olive took it excitedly and thanked Hubert profusely, the adults around the table only knew all too well wh
In the entire banquet hall, Frank was the only one who did not seem to care.And considering what Frank had told him in the men's room earlier, Corey could not stop himself from intervening."Oh, he actually showed some spine." Frank was laughing in his head.Despite being busy eating, he was actually paying attention to Vicky's situation.In fact, he had already projected his pure vigor around Vicky with Five-Peat Archaeus. If Hubert's bodyguards had touched her earlier, things would have gone very badly for them.If anything, Frank would be embarrassing himself if he did nothing after Vicky announced to everyone that he was her personal bodyguard.Naturally, Corey was far from reaching Birthright rank and would never know what Frank did. Instead, he simply presumed that Frank was absolutely terrified of Hubert and kept eating to hide his panic.While Corey was himself afraid of Hubert's family connections too, he should show more strength and a sense of responsibility around V