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.

though strategic marriages

told me you’re extraordinary

superficial. I hardly hold my own,” Frank

to have a martial elite

to Frank immediately, not even hiding the contempt

“That’s out of line. Frank saved me–is this

right. Cliff Dixon is pawnarch–tier.

to get the wonderroot. I’d rather

the table and brandished it at him. “Don’t worry, Mr. Lawrence–our word is golden, and you’ll have the wonderroot no matter

taking it away unless

nodded with a

fight you with one hand if

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added, “Fine. If you survive three hits

kept reasoning, “Mom, Frank and I are just

is none of your business,” Susan snapped, her tone

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