Frank frowned—was Sylvia not being too impolite here?

Beside him, Vicky was furious. "What the hell is wrong with her? Isn't she disrespecting us too much here?"

Frank sighed lengthily, but there was nothing he could do either.

They continued waiting outside the door, and it was fortunate that Paul soon returned.

He alighted, wearing a suit, recognizing Vicky right away and smiling as he greeted her, "Long time no see, Ms. Turnbull. I'm so glad that you'd spare time to visit my humble home."

"You're exaggerating." Vicky smiled.

Paul then noticed Frank and asked in curiosity, "And this gentleman would be...?"

"Frank Lawrence," Vicky quickly said. "He's a consultant and shareholder to my company, Grande Pharma."

Paul was actually surprised.

Still, when they were partners before Vicky fell sick, he had grown to acknowledge her abilities.

person with her seal of approval was definitely someone

to meet you, Mr. Lawrence," he said

"Likewise."

turned back to Vicky, asking in curiosity, "So. What are you both

quickly coming to mind.

but she was still willing to show respect

Paul quickly said,

immediately saw a young man in a baseball jersey, almost

"I thought you

was taken aback. "Oh,

as he explained, "That's

Riverton and would stay

get your cousin, Stanley. Tell

Stanley stammered as he returned

his eyes never leaving

downstairs, having changed into something formal instead of her

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