-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 nodded while she smiled. “I guess things have gotten unpleasant between you two! Would you like me to help a little?” Frank glanced at her.

If Vicky really did help, she could certainly make the Lanes disappear from Riverton without a trace.

However, he had no intention of going that far despite despising that family, and he more or less had to show some respect to Henry as long as he was alive.

“Thanks for your offer, but I can handle it myself,” he replied.

– Helen arrived at the front

Gina was looking smug in her floral dress—her daughter would

huffed in disappointment. “That brat always drops the ball when it matters.” “Whatever, it’s fine,” Helen said solemnly. “The only

just got here too,” Helen

really… Just a few dozen grand straight from the tailor.” Gina then quickly pulled Helen over so that she stood beside Sean. “Tut,

understanding. “Let’s go in, Helen.” Helen nodded when she suddenly saw a familiar figure from the corner of

“Frank?” she murmured.

indeed Frank. “What?! What is that good-for-nothing

frowned too. “What are you doing here?” “Ms. Turnbull invited me.” “Haha!” Gina guffawed. “Do you ever look in the mirror, Frank? Why would the heiress of the Turnbulls invite a good-for-nothing like you?” Sean snorted as well. “Helen, your ex-husband is a real joker.” Helen was left scowling and wondering

she did not want to cause a mess especially when her mother would

here, Frank. You should go,” she told

“Don’t think you deserve to be here just because you dressed up nicely. Trash like you will always be trash.” “Oh, Mr. Lawrence.” A cool voice suddenly rang out. “I didn’t know you were bringing friends. Why don’t you introduce us?” Everyone else turned and froze when they saw the tall, slender woman in a white

incomparable, be it her rosy cheeks, her almond eyes,

to Frank, wrapping her arms around his and making it clear

had

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