The next day, Frank and Helen were already prepared early in the morning and drove to Drenam Limited's office.

Cindy had insisted on following, throwing a tantrum as she claimed she wanted to see what Frank could actually do to take those land lots from Gene.

To no surprise, Drenam Limited was just a small local construction company that Gene had bought out to be an intermediary. "Hello. Looking for someone?" Rob, a thuggish youth with a toothpick between his teeth, strode up to them, stopping them.

He looked between them, not even stopping to take a second look at Cindy, as he soon gaped at Helen, dropping his toothpick. "Shit!" He cursed even as he spaced out.

"What's going on here?" Bob, a pudgy man strode up to them as well, frowning. "If you're here to talk shop, I'm sorry, but we were just bought out and... Shit!"

He reacted no different from Rob when he saw Helen and barked, "Quit gawking! Don't just let her stand there-go get a chair and some tea!"

"Oh, yeah, yeah," Rob turned and hurried off.

Somehow, their enthusiasm left Frank upset.

leaned against

was scowling as Rob only brought

from head to toe before chuckling. "Just sit

"What?!" Cindy snapped.

the other hand,

and

as he

up

May I have the

your name?"

leaning against Frank

did a double take, but soon scratched his head awkwardly. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but if

out by Gene Pearce?"

"How did you..."

a little nervous but soon shrugged. "Whatever. Not interested how you found out... At least I know why

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