Chapter 21

Frank shook his head. “Nope.”

Helen breathed a sigh of relief, and her knuckles eased.

Looking apologetic just then, she said, “Frank, I’m apologizing on behalf of my brother. Peter was being unreasonable–don’t stoop to his level.”

For them, everything was bygones after their divorce. That was why she did not want her family to start harassing Frank.

“I won’t. He should stay away if he knows what’s good for him,” Frank said with a snort.

“I will warn him,” Helen agreed.

As she picked up Peter’s medicine and left, Frank did not stop her as she slowly ventured into the

distance.

Suddenly, a blond youth intercepted her, grinning. “A moment please, Ms. Lane.”

the impudent youth warily.

matter,” Blondie said with a smile. “My boss has admired you for a while and

Blondie just then.

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blond, ear piercing, elaborate tattoos, and leather jacket all indicated that he was a

She rejected

faded right away and growled, “My boss has taken a liking to your face. You can get all the money you want if you just spend the night with him. Just say the word–he really doesn’t lack

money.”

snapped, incensed–what

started to turn and leave, but Blondie caught her wrist and started dragging her toward the entrance. “Know what’s good for you and come

what was happening but were too afraid to

to poke their nose

someone suddenly leapt out

saw that it was Sean, with Gina soon hurrying to the scene after him. “Helen, what happened?”

don’t even know him, but he insists on taking me to see his

her, Sean dusted his lap while promising smugly, “Don’t

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