Despite Helen and Roth's pleading looks, Frank shook his head in refusal. "The origins of the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom is complicated. And I have use for it, so I won't give it up."

"What?"

Helen did a double take, especially when she saw Frank's determined expression.

It was the first time he refused her, and ever since she knew him, he never cared for worldly attachments.

He would definitely not hesitate to say yes in the past.

But today he did, and so decisively that it caused Helen's imagination to run wild.

"Frank! It's just an herb, isn't it?! Are you saying that the fertile soil of Draconia can't yield another?! Could you not be so stingy?! We just want that herb because it's an emergency!"

Gina Zonda, who had been listening to their conversation for a while, stood akimbo and snapped at Frank when she saw the troubled look on her daughter's face. "Gavin is the reason Helen became head of the family! What would the Southstream Lanes think of Helen if we don't save him?"

"Yes, Mr. Lawrence..."

his anxiety, "We won't really give it to the kidnappers-we

Frank refused once more, determined. "Anything else is up for discussion, but not the Bloodcrane

but it was also proof that Yosil had kept his promise

it up, even if he was not going to use it

and you're acting like we're killing you!

glowered at Frank's

You're not using it for now anyway-we can

it. Draconia is

we'd definitely find another.

"Mr. Lawrence..."

and said quietly, "I'm sorry, but it holds a special meaning to myself. I

she smacked her hand on the table. "How much do you want for it? I can buy it from you,

was

at him again and waved her off. "Don't vent your frustrations at me, Helen. L won't sell it no matter how much

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