Frank was taking Kat out on a joyride in his Maserati.

They had covered a lap around the outer reaches of Morhen and were returning to the cottage when he received Ned's call.

"Excuse me, Mr. Lawrence, but I would like to ask for a favor..." Ned asked right away.

He certainly understood the true depth of Frank's abilities, now that even a famed healer like Abel Loggins was swooning over some traditional pill Frank took out so nonchalantly.

Knowing that Frank was far more than what he seemed, Ned kept his tone as humble as possible.

"Ah, Mr. Ned Janko." Frank nodded on the other end. "What's the issue? Perhaps something unexpected happened, and my pill didn't work?"

Beside Frank, Kat exclaimed in surprise, "Ned Janko? As in the second son of Ciril Janko, who's rumored to be gay?!"

she leaned away from Frank, as

under her breath. "That's why

Frank scowled at

the other end, "No, Mr. Lawrence. It's not the pill. It's just that things are a little complicated

was about to say that he did but soon had an idea. "That

taken aback and groaned despondently. "Well, I guess it's just not meant to be. I'm

could hang up. "Are you stupid, Ned? If that gentleman could make such a pill,

"Sir. Mr. Lawrence, I'm Lothar Janko. Would you mind coming over to our residence to treat my brother? Don't worry—I will pay you whether you succeed, as long as you come over. How

just give it a rest." Paula rolled her eyes nearby, muttering under her breath. "You expect a piece of shit like Ned could actually make friends with anyone important? Sounds

Abel Loggins,

barked, his eyes

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