Frank took a taxi to Laneville in the evening and was surprised to find Gina waiting for a while at the door.

Seeing him arrive, she promptly strode up to him and warned, “I take it you know what to say and what not to when you see the old man later.” Frank chuckled. “You really should chase me away instead if you’re that worried.” “What?!” Gina glared at him, shocked that he would speak in that tone with her.

Nonetheless, Frank ignored her and strode inside.

After all, he had no reason to play nice with the rest of the Lane family now that he and Helen were divorced!

As soon as he entered, he found Henry standing there with an apron, having cooked up a storm.

“What’s the occasion, sir? That’s a lot of food,” he said.

Henry was smiling when he saw Frank and walked up to grasp his hand. “Oh, you’re here, Frankie—you’ll find out soon enough.” As the pair sat down and made pleasant small talk, Gina stared fixedly at Frank, fearful that he would say what he should not.

Helen arrived soon enough and saw Frank as she had expected.

Henry was the one who arranged her marriage with Frank, so he naturally valued it greatly.

was precisely why Helen did not

important, Grandpa?” Seeing that everyone was there, Henry chuckled heartily. “I just met an old comrade, and he told me that his granddaughter is working at Flora Hall. I

longer family—why should they get him a

die for all

out, “Peter doesn’t have a job either.

door slammed open loudly, and they all saw Peter storming

as well, he bellowed, “You bstrd! How dare you show your face here?! I’ll kill you!” Peter picked up a

was left utterly bewildered—what

as he promptly sprang to

hit your brother-in-law?! Show some respect!” “Brother-in-law?! Him?!” Peter snapped in disdain. “I saw him at Verdant Hotel, about to check in with some whore. I tried to stop him and he kicked me! My stomach still hurts even now!” “What?!” Everyone was stunned, with Gina promptly leaping up to snap at Frank, “Amazing! And

Peter bellowed,

than find out for yourself?” He was certainly disappointed—she could deny his loyalty to her over the last

the hotel to ask who

a question,” Helen

at the time.” Helen inhaled sharply—she never thought

were divorced, she did not expect him to get on the rebound

an affair

Frank smiled bitterly.

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