Chapter 41

Frank took a cab to Turnbull Villa right away, where Vicky and Walter were present, along with a beautiful woman and a burly man who looked like a bodyguard.

Walter was the first to greet Frank. “Welcome, Mr. Lawrence.”

“Mr. Turnbull.” Frank nodded.

On the other hand, Vicky stayed seated beside the woman, appearing tame and disciplined.

Just then, the woman asked, “You’re Frank Lawrence?”

There was a hint of disdain in her eyes.

Frank frowned slightly but replied. “And you are…?”

Before Vicky could speak, the woman introduced herself. “Susan Redford. I’m Vicky’s mother.”

“So you are Mrs. Turnbull. Pleasure to meet you,” Frank nodded, surprised that Vicky’s mother carried such a presence.

an heiress herself, though strategic marriages were probably normal for dynasties

told me you’re extraordinary in medicine

superficial. I hardly hold my own,”

giving yourself due credit. I just happen to have a

words, the burly man behind strode up to Frank immediately, not even

to her feet right then. “That’s out of line. Frank saved me–is this how you

also reasoned, “That’s right. Cliff Dixon is pawnarch–tier. This is basically

smiled too. “I’m just here to get the wonderroot. I’d rather not

the velvet box on the table and brandished it at him. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lawrence–our word

not taking it away

nodded with a smile.

said, “I can fight you with one hand if you’re scared,

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quiet, so Cliff added, “Fine. If you survive

Frank and I are just friends. Please don’t harass

your business,” Susan snapped, her tone clearly permitting no

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