Frank walked up to greet Ned and thanked him, but he soon received a surprise call from Gavin Lane, Helen Lane's eldest uncle.

Gavin was a lot more cordial than Glen, asking politely after Frank answered, "Mr. Lawrence, may I ask how are things progressing with the farm? The financial statement is due in a little over a month. If you're in a bind, I could ask my father to give you an extension—"

"An extension?! Why do you always have to side with outsiders, Gavin?!" Jade Zahn could be heard snapping from the other end.

"Shut up. It's boy's talk!" Gavin snapped at her before telling Frank softly, "You can sell the land if push comes to shove. I'm sure my father won't argue as long as we recoup some of the costs."

On the other end, Jade was still not letting up. "It's Frank and Helen who were boasting about making money from the farm. Why should we help them—"

"Jade!" Gavin barked, promptly silencing Jade.

throat. "Sorry about that, Mr.

don't worry—I have everything all planned out for the farm. You'll be hearing about it in a few days, and I definitely won't

very good. And I have

that, but

promptly stopped Frank, asking a little softly, "I've heard that you'll be in Morhen

as to who told Gavin about that, though he soon realized it

Helen told me that in case you're wondering. Also, she and Luna will be going there as well

Frank paused for a moment, rubbing his

he could settle things with the Turnbulls, since he was waiting for Ciaran to

days, so he smiled and nodded. "Sure. I can

I've called to speak with you about. I'm hanging

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