As Frank quickly got into the car, Hans quickly followed without hesitation.

Helen was left watching in utter disappointment as they drove off into the distance.

Chaz stepped outside just then, staring at her tearful face as he said, "I never knew that your exhusband was that type of person."

“Sorry," Helen apologized. "I'm such a complete idiot."

Chaz smiled. "It's not your fault—and I'm helping you, not him. Why don't we go relax over some drinks?"

Helen shook her head. "No, I still have things to do—I have to go now. It's my treat some other day."

Chaz did not press her, since it was not the time. -

Meanwhile, Burt hurried to the villa district in Riverton Gulf as evening arrived.

Ocean as soon as he stepped inside the drawing room and dropped on one knee.

she stared downward at his face, surprised

beaten," Burt

"Beaten? By whom?"

"I don't know."

but did not have time for that. "Forget it, then. Where's Frank Lawrence? Why didn't you bring him

sighed. "That's what I'm trying to say.

they? How dare they assault an officer?!"

was an officer in Riverton, and though he was not

beat him up anyway... Did they have a death

Burt said quietly. "I really don't think we can afford to

going to tell Quinn about Frank's identity as the senior apprentice of

would have no way of reconciling with

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