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…”

air immediately, and Frank

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

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suddenly shook his head in

JI

did a double take. “That b*sta*d brought a fake to my house as a gift?!”

50 years old at best. No chance

there was just a years‘ age gap, leading to the difference in value

was all too

is more or less useful. Why don’t you sell it to me?” Frank suggested.

just take it if you need it, Mr.

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

a moment, Mr. Lawrence,” Vicky quickly said. “I’d like to introduce you to an illustrious

and returned to the

him, once again behaving like a fishwife now that Vicky was gone. did you tell

Frank replied flatly.

“What

snapped stubbornly right then. “Do you think I’d believe you?”

does that have to do with

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