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…”

sweet aroma swirled into the air immediately, and Frank was

her eyes. “Honestly… you didn’t have such concentration when you were looking at me!”

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her, however, and suddenly shook his head in disappointment.

JI

did a double take. “That b*sta*d brought a

shrugged. “It’s 50 years old at best. No chance it’s

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

all too

Why don’t you sell it

generously. “No, you can just take it if you need

one now,” Frank nodded he did not have any moment right now. “Also, I’m

moment, Mr. Lawrence,” Vicky quickly said. “I’d like to introduce you to an illustrious gentleman. I’ll have someone deliver the panacea cap to your penthouse later.”

Frank said and returned to

promptly approached him, once again behaving like a fishwife now

Frank replied flatly.

“What

fooling anyone,” Gina snapped stubbornly right then. “Do

you want. What does

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