Hence, in no time at all and without any words traded between them, the Quill family had come to a mutual understanding-Frank was their common enemy.

And sensing that something strange was going on, Governor Quill frowned as he pointed at one of the soldiers and barked, "Tim Cox! Be honest has my family been abusing you and your comrades?! I have said before that you are all equal in standing with them, so why are all of you serving as their security guards?!"

Tim was ready to answer.

Though the scene of his dear comrade Eric dying with his eyes wide on the floor kept appearing in his mind, he also remembered his sister.

Hence, after musing irresolutely to himself for a long while, he eventually looked up with a smile. "That never happened, sir. Your family has been most gracious to us... As for serving as security guards, we have been doing so voluntarily.

"After receiving so much from your family, it really hurts our conscience not to give something back."

"What...?"

Even as Frank was left flabbergasted that Tim was suddenly telling a completely different story than from hours ago, Tim hung his head and pointed at Frank. "But that's not the case for that man. As soon as he came, he goaded us to turn against your family, promising us wealth and influence once he becomes the governor.

to the Quill family, we played along to lure him into telling us

Tim's words

but a scheming snake who

"Tim Cox, what..."

he turned and saw the sneer on

realized right then Tim had been swayed and waiting for this very

was left stunned, Governor Quill frowned as he barked, "Frank! What do you have to say against these

"I..."

"Hmph!"

Saul snorted coldly and gestured for his servants

mustn't believe this prick at all! He claimed he was trying to cure Megan, but he actually meant to molest her! She's

his teeth, bellowing indignantly while painting a vivid picture with his

things were bad and

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