Frank chuckled. “Why would they be jealous? I’m not a fellow suitor.” “That’s true.” Yara conceded and sighed. “But Vicky has a fiance too. Are you sure he won’t get the wrong idea? Moreover, he’s the heir to the Lionhearts, an important family in Morhen—that man is known to be ruthless, made evident with certain suitors for Vicky disappearing under mysterious circumstances.” Being Vicky’s bodyguard, Yara was naturally privy to certain secrets.

She would rather not see an amazing martial artist like Frank get himself killed.

That was why she was being nice and warned him—there were others in Riverton who could destroy Frank aside from the Lionhearts.

“Hmph.” Frank snorted with a look of disdain. “I’m fine as long as they don’t provoke me. If they do, they’ll find themselves less lions than lambs.” Yara gulped.

That was certainly a bold claim, though she wondered if Frank could remain so when the Lionhearts really came for him.

Either way, she had nothing to add after saying that much.

– Early next morning, Helen had just woken up when she got a call from Sean.

“Good news! Mr. Turnbull’s daughter fully recovered yesterday!” he exclaimed.

“She did?!” Helen was immediately excited.

“Yeah, I didn’t expect the panacea cap to be so effective.” Sean laughed. “You are now the savior of the Turnbulls’ heiress, Helen!” Helen was certainly thrilled—Lane Holdings had nothing to worry about now that the Turnbulls owed them a favor!

Breathing out lengthily to quickly calm herself, she said, “Thank you so much for this, Mr. Wesley.” “Oh, you’re exaggerating,” Sean replied with feigned modesty. “It’s what I ought to do—by the way, remember to properly prepare for the banquet tonight at Verdant Hotel, and the project will definitely be yours.” “Yes. I’m counting on you, Mr. Wesley,” Helen said, and hung up.

She could hardly hide her excitement and almost started skipping around on her bed.

knew it. The time for

at the penthouse suite of Verdant Hotel, Frank had woken up

to find that it was Vicky, dressed in a leather jacket and a pair of jeans, giving her a sharp

the matter?” “My family is having a banquet here tonight.

face since you saved my life!” Frank frowned. Even if he was reluctant to attend a pointless social event,

down to the parking lot, and

he noticed a

in

noticed the trio too

at the center strode up while glaring

people? Do you know where you are?” The bald man did a double take and started to regard

to be crippled soon enough. You should come hang with me instead—Barney Streisand will make it worth your while.” Vicky laughed despite herself, turning to glance at Frank for a moment and then at the trio. “Wait, is this everyone you brought? You really think you stand a chance against Frank?” One of Barney’s thugs snorted. “Hey, the chick’s mocking us, Barney.” Barney narrowed his eyes in turn. “Don’t hurt her now. We’ll show her how good we are later.” “Haha!” The two thugs guffawed—they were certainly in luck! They would get a taste of the good stuff all thanks

me right now and I’ll hold back.” “Pfft. Keep talking—beat him up already, boys!” Barney barked, perfectly confident since it was

forward, Vicky tactfully took a step back and

forward at

Thud!

Thud!

two dull thuds, both lackeys were

steps forward with his baseball club and

the hell was

did not even see Frank move—the man just suddenly turned into a blur, and Barney’s lackeys were promptly sent

the only thought Barney had just then, and he cursed his rotten luck for

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