The next day, the board chairwoman's office at Lanecorp received two nitpicking guests in the form of Jade Zahn and Luna Lane, both from Helen's extended family from Laneville.They were touching and poking everything, repeatedly lamenting Helen's tragic excuse for an office. Not only was there only one tea table for guests while everything else was expressly for work, but there was also a noticeable lack of antiques.Seated on the couch, Frank frowned at Jade and Luna as they continued to throw shade at everything. "That's how Helen always keeps her office. She's here to work, not to play. Did you come all the way to Zamri just to lecture her?"Luna pouted right then. "Tch. Who do you think you are? We're just dropping by for a visit."Jade added coolly in turn, "A friend of mine is setting up a blind dare for Luna. A young entrepreneur working here in Zamri, I heard… that already makes him more reliable than some good-for-nothing living off a woman."Everyone could tell that Jad

Frank exclaimed in disbelief, "Wait, you're doing this on purpose?""Exactly." Luna shrugged. "I'd rather not cheapen myself—he has to live by my rules if he wants to get into our family."While Frank actually felt sympathy for the blind date, Jade was clapping in approval. "That's our Luna for you! You're exactly right—we have to whip him into shape so that he won't cause trouble."Frank certainly had no interest in going after those two as he watched them leave.He simply could not stomach what those two considered normal and simply sent two of his security guards to escort them as they went shopping.And around half an hour after those two left, a youth who was dressed formally and quite good looking followed Peter into Helen's office.Frank felt tired seeing him and wondered why he would agree to such an invitation but still explained, "If you're looking for Luna Lane, she and her mother just left.""Just left?"The youth did a double take, though anyone in his place would

Jade's hysterics left Frank impatient, and he raised his other hand to slap her across the face, snapping, "Listen closely! I didn't kill your daughter—someone's trying to frame me! Now tell me what happened before Luna died, and I might catch the killer sooner!""I…"The slap actually knocked some sense into Jade, and she wheezed, "Luna… was with that boy named Borc Zomer. After that, she called me for help, and… And…"Frank released Jade right then and wheeled on Peter, who flinched right then, with a sharp glare."We tried to stay with her, but Luna refused to let us come along, and she…"He trailed off, sighing in frustration. "She snapped at me and the rest of my boys, calling us slaves and bitches, even Helen…""I can vouch for Mr. Lane's testimony."Another security guard scowled as he strode up, growling through clenched teeth, "That woman really doesn't know what's good for her! We reasoned with her, telling her not to go anywhere alone with that man, but she called us

Though It would be an insult to Helen's uncle and granduncle, Frank had to do it to ensure that the Lane family stayed safe!Nonetheless, the night passed uneventfully, until the next morning when Peter relayed Luna's autopsy report over the phone. "She was roofied so that she couldn't resist, after which the suspect sliced her across the throat. It's obviously not their first time—it was a very clean job.""Got it," Frank replied, not surprised to hear that it was a repeat offenderSoon, Trevor called him as well. "Mr. Lawrence, Sohil Zomer and Borc Zomer are both members of Corpsedale.""Corpsedale…?" Frank had never heard of the name."Their biggest supporter is Hundred Bane Sect, and they are involved in human trafficking, collecting corpses as well as selling various unusual poisons that Hundred Bane Sect makes. One might say that they're one the worst groups in Draconia and have no principles to speak of at all."While Frank was solemn as he listened to Trevor's summary, he

Baba Yaga had said that Frank was a real pickle, and they must never face him directly.After all, the depths of Frank's strength was unfathomable, and many big shots had already died by his hand.As such, they should avoid him whenever they could.In fact, even though Sohil immediately recognized Frank, Sohil pretended he did not because he must not do that in order to avoid rousing Frank's suspicion. "Who are you?!" he snapped. "Why did you barge into my turf and hurt my men?"Frank snorted at Sohil's pointless pretension—he never intended to talk things out peacefully when he came.Still, it surprised Frank to hear Gable's voice from within, and he therefore leaned against the door to eavesdrop on Gable and Sohil.He was at once furious when he found out about their plans.Lowering his head to look at the panicking Gable, he growled icily, "I knew sparing your life was a mistake.""W-What are you talking about?" Gable exclaimed despite his terror. "I just came to buy medic