Chapter 17

Sean said just then, “Don’t bother with that bonehead, Helen–it’s been a long day, and you must be tired. I’ve booked us a VIP room at the hotel, so why don’t you and your mom get some rest?”

“Yeah, of course–I’m so tired.” Gina promptly agreed to it and started to pull Helen along. “Let’s go,

dear.”

Helen stood still, however. “Mom, no.”

She knew very well what Sean wanted, but she was not ready to start a new relationship now.

Gina shot Frank a look. “What do you mean, no? There’s no husband waiting for you at home. Why

bother?”

Seeing his chance, Sean promptly pressed his advantage. “That’s right, Helen. We could also chat about the agreement tonight.”

Though Frank appeared neutral as he stood nearby, his words were filled with anger. “Word of advice, Helen–go home.”

ago, and he had to

you brat!” Sean growled through

shooting him a look of contempt too. “Helen can go wherever

when Helen’s phone started ringing, and

answered it to the wails of her brother Peter.

my

What’s wrong?” Helen asked in

me up… broke my hand… I’m

be right there.”

had heard her son’s voice and

anxiously. “He’s at the hospital. We

you waiting for?!

only cared about getting to the

fuming since

himself to appear concerned. “I’m coming too,

and they all left the banquet hall, leaving Frank

surprised that scum like Peter proved useful when needed. And since he was

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