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.

she was an heiress herself, though strategic marriages were probably normal for dynasties like the Turnbulls.

told me

knowledge is superficial. I hardly hold

have a

up to Frank immediately, not even hiding the contempt in his

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

also reasoned, “That’s right. Cliff Dixon

smiled too. “I’m just here to get the wonderroot.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Lawrence–our word is

mean I’m not taking it

with a

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

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

so, Vicky kept reasoning, “Mom, Frank and I are just

none of your business,” Susan snapped, her tone clearly permitting no refusal.

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