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Three years after getting married and striking it rich, the lady who scorned her husband’s incompetence and divorced him realized afterward that he was the golden ticket she never deserved! “Sign this to finalize your divorce if you have no further questions,” the woman in a flowery dress said as she pushed a sheet of paper toward Frank Lawrence. They were seated at Lane Manor, and Frank’s sharp brows furrowed as he stared at the divorce agreement before turning to the woman who was his mother in law, Gina Zonda. “What’s this?”
Chapter 20 At the same time, Peter was groaning and moaning on a bed at Riverton General. He was unable to move with his entire arm plastered, while Gina was sobbing, her heart broken. ” What happened, Peter? Who hurt you?” Sean added indignantly, “Tell me who it is. I will settle the score for you.” “Who else?!” Peter cried. “It’s that b*st*rd Frank Lawrence!” Helen was taken aback. “But Frank’s been at Verdant Hotel the whole time…” “He sent his goons after me!” Peter growled through his teeth. In reality, Barney gave him a thorough beating just as he was ready to join them at Verdant Hotel. While Barney himself did tell Peter that Frank sent him, Peter did not mention the fact that he sent Barney to hurt Frank in the first place. Even so, only Helen found his story suspicious. “Why would Frank send people after you?” She knows that Frank was not that petty and would not have Peter beaten up just because he did not like him. Peter started to stammer right then, “H–He’s jealous of me… What other reason is there?” However, Helen could see that he was averting his eyes as well. “Is there something you’re not telling us?” Peter’s face fell, and he shrieked, “What are you saying Helen?! You’d rather trust a stranger than me?!” Gina too snapped impatiently, “Helen, are you implying Peter is going to lie to you? Why do you keep siding with outsiders, really?” Exasperated, Helen gave a noncommittal response. “Fine, I believe you, alright?” However, she made a mental note to ask Frank later. On the other hand, Sean was thumping his chest and assuring Peter, “Don’t worry, Peter. I’ll avenge you when there’s a chance.” “Thank you, Mr. Wesley!” Peter was beside himself with emotion. “You’re more a brother–in–law than Frank Lawrence ever was!” Afterwards, Sean tried to get Helen to the hotel again, but she insisted on staying with Peter. Sean was left fuming, but it was clear that he would not get Helen alone to himself. Early the next morning, Frank woke up and finished his usual training regime, dressed, and took a Chapter 20 cab to Riverton Hotel. 2/2 According to his calculations, Gerald’s condition would deteriorate in three days, and he needed a pill to fully recover. Arriving at the pharmacy, he paid and waited for them to get him his ingredients when a familiar voice called out from behind, “Frank? What are you doing here?” Frank turned to see that it was Helen and replied flatly, “Getting some medicine.” Helen checked to ensure there was no one else around, before asking, “Did you send someone to break Peter’s arm?” “I did,” Frank replied, nodding. “W–Why would you do that?” Helen demanded, feeling pained. Frank shrugged. “He sent that thug after me first, but I gave the thug a beatdown instead. It’s only natural that I made sure I return your brother’s favor, though.” Helen was left gritting her teeth in frustration and stamping her feet. “I knew Peter wasn’t telling the truth–I’m sorry if I got a little emotional.” Still, she suddenly looked into Frank’s eyes and asked. “So… Where were you staying yesterday?” “The penthouse suite of Verdant Hotel,” Frank replied. Helen clenched her knuckles without knowing it. “With Vicky Turnbull?”
Chapter 19 1/2 There was unwavering confidence all over Frank’s face. “That’s not all, Mr. Simmons. You would wake up every morning with sore muscles and enfeebled limbs.” Gerald inhaled deeply and looked solemnly at Frank. “How’d you know?” The brat had yet to examine him in any way–did Vicky tell him about his symptoms earlier? “It’s all written on your face, Mr. Simmons,” Frank said flatly. Geral snorted. “My face? Then tell me, what is my affliction?” “A coronary artery disease,” Frank said bluntly. “If it’s a serious case, I estimate that your condition will worsen in three days, so you should seek treatment as soon as possible.” The hall was left quiet for a moment by those words before everyone started laughing out loud. Vicky narrowed her eyes in turn–did Frank make a mistake? That should not be! Just then, the head of Riverton’s Skyblade Dojo beckoned at Frank and chuckled. “Vicky told you about Mr. Simmons‘ condition earlier, didn’t she? You have the symptoms right, but you never mentioned the cause.” Beside him, Gerald shook his head in disdain. “My kidney’s the problem, brat, and you’re saying that it’s my heart? You’re wrong by a country mile, so you really should go back to school!” Frank worked his mind furiously then–it was clearly a coronary artery disease caused by built–up fatigue. The kidney condition was merely a complication, and if his hunch was right, Gerald had been injured in the lungs before. The one who had examined him merely checked the surface conditions, not the root cause. “May I ask who diagnosed you?” Frank asked. “I did.” Dan slowly stood up. “In that case, you should re–examine Mr. Simmons here,” Frank said, showing him some degree of respect since they were fellow men of medicine. “That’s enough!” Gerald barked, clearly upset now. “It’s not just Mr. Zimmer–Riverton General came up with the same conclusion. Or are you saying that you’re better?!” “Of course not–if you’re refusing to listen, I will just stop,” Frank replied, shaking his head exasperatedly. Having said his part was already the most nicety he could afford. Gerald wheeled on Vicky in turn. “Never call me again for something like this, Vicky.” He was exceedingly disappointed in Frank and was even more surprised that someone as smart as Vicky would be swindled by the likes of him. As he turned to leave, the rest all got to their feet. Vicky was left biting her lip. She suddenly said, “Mr. Simmons, I’d still suggest you stay in Riverton over the next three days, so that Frank can reach you in time if your condition deteriorates.” Frank was taken aback that Vicky would still defend him, whereas Gerald chuckled in disdain. “Oh, sure. I’ll be groveling for his help if I do get sick.” “You said it, not me.” Vicky shrugged. “Don’t say I never warned you.” “Hmph.” Gerald snorted and stormed off. The rest filed out as well, leaving just Vicky and Frank in the hall. It was only then that Vicky asked worriedly, “Frank, was what you said true?” “Of course,” he replied. Vicky breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s good.” She offered to introduce Frank to other local bigwigs from Riverton, but Frank was uninterested and excused himself to return to his room. Meanwhile, the banquet lasted until early morning.
Chapter 18 There was a single table in the hall, with many men already seated around it. Vicky smiled. “Let me introduce you, Frank. This is Gerald Simmons, Riverton’s Chief of General Affairs.” The middle–aged man with a square jaw nodded at Frank, and he nodded in turn. “Mr. Simmons.” At the same time, Vicky
Chapter 17 Sean said just then, “Don’t bother with that bonehead, Helen–it’s been a long day, and you must be tired. I’ve booked us a VIP room at the hotel, so why don’t you and your mom get some rest?” “Yeah, of course–I’m so tired.” Gina promptly agreed to it and started to pull Helen along. “Let’s go, dear.” Helen stood still, however. “Mom, no.” She knew very well what Sean wanted, but she was not ready to start a new relationship now. Gina shot Frank a look. “What do you mean, no? There’s no husband waiting for you at home. Why bother?” Seeing his chance, Sean promptly pressed his advantage. “That’s right, Helen. We could also chat about the agreement tonight.” Though Frank appeared neutral as he stood nearby, his words were filled with anger. “Word of advice, Helen–go home.” She had just divorced him a couple days ago, and he had to watch her get a room with another man already?! “Don’t you mess with me, you brat!” Sean growled through his teeth as he glared at Frank. Gina was shooting him a look of contempt too. “Helen can go wherever she wants! You don’t get to tell her what to do!” That was when Helen’s phone started ringing, and she snapped at them, “Stop it.” She answered it to the wails of her brother Peter. “Argh!!! Helen, my hand…” “Peter? What’s wrong?” Helen asked in panic. “Someone beat me up… broke my hand… I’m at the hospital now!” “Okay, we’ll be right there.” Gina had heard her son’s voice and promptly asked, “What happened to Peter?” “Someone attacked Peter and broke his hand,” Helen said anxiously. “He’s at the hospital. We have to go.” “W–What are you waiting for?! Let’s go!” Gina cried. Since nothing was more important than her son, she now only cared about getting to the hospital and did not even bother to tell Helen to stay with Sean. “F*ck!” Sean swore under his breath, fuming since he was so close! Still, he forced himself to appear concerned. “I’m coming too, Helen.” Helen nodded, and they all left the banquet hall, leaving Frank behind. He was actually surprised that scum like Peter proved useful when needed. And since he was no longer being harassed, he sat down and started eating again. After a while, Vicky returned to him. “Where’s Helen and the others?” “The hospital.” “What?” “Peter Lane’s hand was broken. He’s waiting for her to pay his bills.” “Haha…” Vicky almost laughed out loud at the Lanes‘ misfortune. “That’s hilarious… Wait, did you plan this?” Frank shrugged. “Nope. I have no idea when Barney would do his job.” “Alright–it’s better now that they’re gone. Come on–let me introduce you to some bigwigs,” she said and beckoned to him. Frank wiped his mouth and followed her up to a hall on the second floor, which was decorated even more grandly with classical designs.
Chapter 16 It was only then that Helen noticed the camera above her, with a red bulb flickering repeatedly. Meanwhile, Vicky continued, “To be honest, I really don’t want to give you the Western Project. It’s therefore a shame that someone doesn’t want Lane Holdings to fall apart, and I can’t do anything about that–so come by Turnbull Tower in a couple of days to sign it.” Helen, however, could not bring herself to celebrate despite being told she had the contract. Instead, she was snappy as she demanded, “Spying is a bad habit, Ms. Turnbull.” In the security room, Vicky merely giggled. “I can find out how many times you used the ladies‘ room in a day if I want. I’ll let it go this one time, so watch out if you badmouth me again.” Beep, beep, beep- As Helen quietly hung up, Gina asked in confusion, “Who was that?” “Vicky Turnbull.” Gina’s eyes promptly lit up. “Really? What did she say?” “She told me to sign the contract at Turnbull Tower in two days,” Helen replied exasperatedly. “She said that someone doesn’t want Lane Holdings to fall apart.” Though the contract was now escured, she felt like she was dancing to Vicky’s tune! “Wonderful!” Gina almost leapt out in excitement and turned toward Sean. “Thanks for calling your dad, Mr. Wesley! We wouldn’t have gotten the contract so easily otherwise!” Helen forced a smile too. “Thank you for this, Mr. Wesley.” After all, the person Vicky mentioned had to be Sean–he had supported her all this way, and who else had what it took to change Vicky’s mind? “Huh…” Sean, however, looked utterly perplexed–he knew full well that it was not his father James, since he did not have that much power to do so. Still, who cares who actually did it? This was now his accomplishment! “Haha!” He laughed smugly right then. “It’s really nothing.” Seeing that he was brazen enough to accept the Lanes‘ gratitude, Frank scoffed ruthlessly, “Does Vicky giving the project to Helen really have anything to do with you?” Sean flushed right then, and promptly snapped angrily, “Shut up! What, are you saying that it’s you?” Gina certainly agreed with Sean. “Mr. Wesley just called his father to speak with the Turnbulls on his behalf. He’s not like you, all talk and no bite! From where I’m standing, you’re just jealous!” “Actually, it was me,” Frank replied. “What?” Sean chuckled. “Are you saying that you made Vicky Turnbull change her mind?” Frank nodded. Helen stared at him in disbelief, while Sean guffawed. “Haha! You’re a real riot! It’s ironic considering that we haven’t heard a peep from you for a while!” Frank said flatly, “Exactly. Vicky changed her mind because I kept quiet.” “Oh, just give up already,” Sean snorted in disdain. “You can’t even come up with a good story, so stop tooting your own horn.” “That’s enough, Frank–you should stop.” Helen was frowning too, clearly upset that Frank would lie like that. If anything, she was further skeptical that Frank could lord over Vicky after seeing Vicky in person- it was simply unrealistic.
Chapter 15 After some thought, Frank took a deep breath and said, “Denying a person income is no different from murder–if you’ve already considered giving them the project, Ms. Turnbull, I have no cause to tell you to do otherwise.” Vicky smiled at Frank as she studied him. “It seems to me that you’re just not keen on pushing them too far. Linger attachment to Ms. Lane, perhaps?” “If that’s what you think of me…” Frank shot her a look. “Can’t say anything to that. “Have you not considered taking in a new lover now that you’re single, Mr. Lawrence?” Frank shook his head. “Not interested.” Vicky pursed her lips–his response was somewhat a killjoy. Still, she did not press the issue. She certainly could not hurry things since Frank had just divorced Helen a couple of days ago. “Well, I’m sure you’re more interested in herbal treasures,” she said, nonchalantly opening the box. You can have this panacea cap…” A faint sweet aroma swirled into the air immediately, and Frank was promptly focused as he studied the panacea cap meticulously. Vicky rolled her eyes. “Honestly… you didn’t have such concentration when you were looking at me!” 11 Frank completely ignored her, however, and suddenly shook his head in disappointment. “It’s a fake. JI “What?!” Vicky did a double take. “That b*sta*d brought a fake to my house as a gift?!” Frank shrugged. “It’s 50 years old at best. No chance it’s a centennial.” For panacea caps, its medical efficacy would differ greatly even if there was just a years‘ age gap, leading to the difference in value for each individual cap. And Vicky was all too aware of that! “Still, it is more or less useful. Why don’t you sell it to me?” Frank suggested. Vicky smiled generously. “No, you can just take it if you need it, Mr. Lawrence.” “Alright, I owe you one now,” Frank nodded he did not have any moment right now. “Also, I’m going if there’s nothing else…” “Actually, if you could outside for a moment, Mr. Lawrence,” Vicky quickly said. “I’d like to introduce you to an illustrious gentleman. I’ll have someone deliver the panacea cap to your penthouse later.” “Thank you,” Frank said and returned to the banquet hall. Gina promptly approached him, once again behaving like a fishwife now that Vicky was gone. did you tell Ms. Turnbull?” “Nothing,” Frank replied flatly. “What “You’re not fooling anyone,” Gina snapped stubbornly right then. “Do you think I’d believe you?” Frank shrugged. “Believe what you want. What does that have to do with me?” Helen stopped Gina just then. “I believe you, Frank. And I know that you’re upset with me, but I’d rather you didn’t cheapen yourself. Vicky Turnbull isn’t all that she seems, and you wouldn’t even know if she betrayed you someday.” In fact, the first time she saw Vicky, she knew she was no pushover. And how was a quiet, down–to–earth man like Frank ever getting the better of her? Frank smiled in turn–not only was Helen dead set that he had been badmouthing her, but she also thought that he was Vicky’s gigolo. “You should be worrying about yourself,” he told her before looking pointedly at Frank. “I mean, you’re already waist–deep in muck yourself.” Helen certainly had something to say against that, but her phone suddenly started ringing. Though she saw that it was an unfamiliar number, she answered it after some hesitation. “It’s not very nice of you to badmouth me, Ms. Lane.” Helen paled in shock and promptly looked around, as if she was just stabbed in the back! Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!
Chapter 14 With Trevor’s case being a precedent and what Vicky told Helen before they came inside the banquet hall, Helen was convinced that she had no chance of getting the West City project. That was when Sean said with a scowl, “Don’t worry. That good–for–nothing is just Vicky’s gigolo, but my father actually is her grandfather’s associate. I’m sure the man would understand with just a phone call.” Gina finally remembered that he was there too. “Oh, Mr. Wesley! You really come through for us when it matters!” Helen leveled a miserable look at Frank in turn. “Sorry, but we really have to trouble you this time.” She certainly did not dare pin her hopes of Frank–the West City project was the key to Lane Holdings ‘ future! Sean whipped out his phone, and went to a quiet corner to call his father, James Wesley, who was the head of his household. “What is it? Why are you calling this late?” James growled. Sean promptly pleaded, “Dad, could you ask George Turnbull to give my friend a project?” “What?!” James promptly snapped. “Have you lost your mind?! What even gave you the idea that I can speak up in that man’s presence?! Even if I was allowed an audience, do you think I’m even capable of changing his mind?! Just suck up to Ms. Turnbull already. Everything else is pointless!” And with that, he hung up, leaving Sean scratching his head exasperatedly. He started to head back, wondering how he would explain this to Helen. He had been playing the long game but had yet to sleep with her–there was no way he could give up now! Gina saw him hang up and promptly asked, “How did it go, Mr. Wesley? What did your father say?” Sean avoided her gaze but forced a smile and braced herself as he said, “Don’t worry. My father has already agreed to it–he’s probably calling Mr. Turnbull as we speak.” Gina breathed a huge sigh of relief. “Phew… That’s great!” Helen was relieved too and told Sean solemnly, “Thank you so much, Mr. Wesley.” Sean chuckled cheerfully. “Come on, don’t say that.” Meanwhile, Vicky and Frank had headed upstairs to a private room, where she poured him a glass of wine. “Mr. Lawrence, you don’t mind me acting on my own volition, do you?” she asked. Frank was seated cross–legged as he replied flatly, “I actually thought you were holding back.” “Then I’ll remember not to hold back next time,” Vicky said with a giggle. “I presume you’ve heard about the West City project?” Frank nodded. “I have.” After all, Trevor would report Helen’s every move to him, and they had secured that project while they were still business partners. 1 Vicky brough up a long, narrow wooden box just then. “Your ex–wife actually met my father and gave us this–a 100–year panacea cap. She really wanted that project, but my father didn’t know she was your ex–wife. Just say the word, and I’ll have them all kicked out of this banquet hall.” Frank frowned in thought, and asked, “Who would’ve been given the project before this?” “Trevor, of course,” Vicky admitted. “But he’s turning down Riverton projects now. As for Lane Holdings, they are actually a suitable candidate despite being a new enterprise, since they worked with Trevor before and gained experience as well as ability.” Now, the fate of Lane Holdings all depended on what Frank would say!
Chapter 13 Helen gasped as Vicky strode toward them under the crowd’s escort, realizing that she was Ms. Turnbull given how the crowd behaved around her. She certainly harbored contempt for Vicky earlier and was left feeling uncomfortable about that. Not only was Vicky far more beautiful than she was, but even the former’s family
Chapter 12 Sean was immediately annoyed by Vicky’s words. “Come on now, beautiful. Give me a little credit.” He was the heir to the Wesley family, and she told him that he did not compare to a piece of trash like Frank? However, Vicky merely snorted in disdain. “Why should I?” Sean pursed his lips,
Chapter 11 Frank slid his hands in his pockets as he calmly got into the car. Vicky, however, would keep sliding peeks at him from the driver seat. “Mr. Lawrence, may I ask who Peter Lane is?” she eventually asked. “My ex brother-in-law.” Frank admitted. “Oh, I see,” Vicky exclaimed in understanding. “Helen Lane.” Frank