As they returned to their table, Will made up the excuse that he fell and had his hand stabbed by a fork on the floor, thus causing the earlier commotion.

Cindy certainly could not just sit and watch, and she started to pull him along. "Con. Let's get you to a doctor to clean that up." "It's fine," Will said awkwardly, peeking at Frank and clearing his throat. "Mr. Lawrence has already helped me, and it doesn't hurt anymore, so..." Naturally, Cindy did not trust him at all and scoffed at the idea that Frank could help. "No way! He's just scommon thug-who would you rather believe, him or a doctor?! Let's go already, or you'd get an infection because of him. It'd be terrible if it leaves a scar..." Ultimately, Will had no choice but to leave as Cindy basically dragged him away.

Exasperated, he nodded at Frank before he left, though Frank was taking a sip of coffee and did not seem to respond.

anxiously toward Frank. "Did you just—" Frank nodded, admitting to it right then. "Don't worry. He's not going to bother you anymore." Helen remained flustered. "That's not all, Frank. He made copies of vital documents from my laptop. If Lanecorp's rivals get their hands on those files-" "Don't worry. He wouldn't dare," Frank replied, finishing his coffee while flashing

only nod despite her misgivings-Frank had never let

Frank remembered to call

the Lionhearts had been unexpectedly

Turnbull Estate and apologized-there were even talks of repairing relations." .ne Frank was silent for a while as Helen watched, but he said staunchly, "Either way, just be prepared. You don't have to tell your uncle, but prepare for the worst nonetheless. At the very least, make sure that you and your parents are

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