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…”

aroma swirled into the air immediately, and Frank

have such concentration when you were

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ignored her, however, and suddenly shook his

JI

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

50 years old at best.

was just a years‘ age

Vicky was all too aware of that!

it is more or less useful. Why don’t you

you can just take it if you need it, Mr. Lawrence.”

have any moment right now. “Also, I’m going if there’s nothing

Vicky quickly said. “I’d like to introduce you to an illustrious gentleman. I’ll have someone deliver the

said and returned to the banquet

him, once again behaving like a fishwife now that

replied

“What

anyone,” Gina snapped stubbornly right then. “Do you think I’d

What does

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