Chapter 15

After some thought, Frank took a deep breath and said, “Denying a person income is no different

from murder–if you’ve already considered giving them the project, Ms. Turnbull, I have no cause to tell you to do otherwise.”

Vicky smiled at Frank as she studied him. “It seems to me that you’re just not keen on pushing them too far. Linger attachment to Ms. Lane, perhaps?”

“If that’s what you think of me…” Frank shot her a look. “Can’t say anything to that.

“Have you not considered taking in a new lover now that you’re single, Mr. Lawrence?”

Frank shook his head. “Not interested.”

Vicky pursed her lips–his response was somewhat a killjoy.

Still, she did not press the issue.

She certainly could not hurry things since Frank had just divorced Helen a couple of days ago.

“Well, I’m sure you’re more interested in herbal treasures,” she said, nonchalantly opening the box. You can have this panacea cap…”

and Frank was promptly focused as he studied

eyes. “Honestly… you didn’t have such concentration when

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however, and suddenly shook his head in disappointment. “It’s a fake.

JI

double take. “That b*sta*d brought a fake to my

years old at best. No chance

caps, its medical efficacy would differ greatly even if there was just a years‘ age gap, leading to the difference in value

all too aware of

don’t you sell it

just take it if you need it,

did not have any moment right now. “Also, I’m going if there’s nothing else…”

to introduce you to an illustrious gentleman. I’ll have someone deliver the panacea

you,” Frank said and returned to the

fishwife now that Vicky was gone.

Frank replied flatly.

“What

right

what you want. What does that

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