While Jon was really not bothered by the details, something occurred to him and he asked gingerly, "By the way, how much is the medicine?" "How much...?

The elderly woman suddenly breathed a grating laugh that Jon had to hold his handset away from his ear.

And when she was done laughing, the elderly woman rasped, "It's a favor to an old friend. Money can wait."

And with that, she hung up.

"Huh..."

Jon shook his head exasperatedly as he put away his phone. "That's just freaky..."

After he sighed and opened the staircase door, he found a familiar face leaning against the wall and smiling at him.

"Y-You're... Frank Lawrence?!"

Jon was shocked his voice quivered.

"Hehe. Long time no see, Jon..."

shoulder, but suddenly narrowing

promptly flashed an apologetic smile. "What are you saying, Mr. Lawrence? I have no intention to take over as family

true, as Frank knew

black hunting hounds he reared and was as unambitious as he

being forced to replace Helen, he was also the key, and Frank had to assert his authority over the boy. "Black

the note from Jon and grinned. "Why don't I help you with that

"What? But..."

but Frank threw a friendly arm over his shoulder and smiled. "Right

rather not end up

who's now wishing she was

good boy and listen to me. In just a couple of days, ora would be toppled again, and you wouldn't have

Ine

you just tell

"O-Okay."

reliable after considering

if he did not do as he was told. And if Frank

end up like Fleur-a mere puppet

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