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

“My daughter told me

hold my

have a martial elite with me, so why don’t

up to Frank immediately, not even hiding the contempt

of line. Frank saved me–is this how you

Dixon is pawnarch–tier.

just here to get the wonderroot. I’d rather not

“Don’t worry, Mr. Lawrence–our word is golden, and you’ll have the

I’m not taking it away unless I

with a

can fight you with one hand if you’re scared, kid.”

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

kept reasoning, “Mom, Frank and I are just friends. Please don’t harass

business,” Susan snapped, her tone clearly

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