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.

that and subtly leaned against him, puffing

other hand, Cindy was scowling as Rob only brought one chair. "Hey, only one chair?

toe before chuckling. "Just sit

"What?!" Cindy snapped.

other hand,

and

Helen as he asked

up

have

your name?"

Lane," Helen replied, leaning against

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

out by Gene Pearce?" Frank

"How did you..."

shrugged. "Whatever. Not interested how you found out... At

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