"Oh, right..."

Vicky turned toward Frank, frowning as she remembered something. "Darling. Did Uncle Glen let you see me just because you asked? That's really not his style."

"Oh, don't get me started."

Frank was about to promise Vicky that he would deal with the South Sea Crow, only for him to change the subject.

As such, he had no choice but to tell her about the 'trials' he had to pass just to meet her.

Vicky was stamping her feet in frustration just as he was halfway done. "I told him not to upset you whatever he did or threaten you with your family. He just wouldn't listen. And Uncle Zac too! Who on earth asks for a favor like that?!"

"Heh. Hold your horses—I haven't reached the fun part." Frank chuckled.

told Vicky about the wager with Titus and Glen, the pain he went through with Professor Roberts just to treat George, and

her lips, almost cursing out loud. "Uncle Glen doesn't even care if Grandpa dies?! And it's your success, but he's insisting that it's some other foreigner's accomplishment. That's a businessman for you.

pressed, "So? How did you get him

smiled, speechless for

Glen with his father's health. Surprisingly, Vicky was not angry

hope you can understand Uncle Glen. He's not actually that bad—he's really worried that I'd elope with you in the heat of a moment. He's the head of the family, and the family is his responsibility. There are many things

in agreement after remembering his conflict

awkward silence ensued between Vicky and Frank at that before she sighed and asked,

felt a warm sensation unfurling

women. They were neither friends nor rivals, but there was just this bizarre connection that bound them, with said connection being

"Funny. Helen asked me the same thing too, but I couldn't tell her anything since I had

that she'd actually let you come find me," Vicky said, stretching her back just to flaunt

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