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.

have such concentration when you were looking at me!” 11 Frank completely ignored her, however, and suddenly shook his head in disappointment.

a centennial.” For panacea caps, its medical

all too aware

more or less useful. Why don’t you sell it to me?”

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

gentleman. I’ll have someone deliver the panacea cap to your penthouse later.” “Thank you,” Frank said and

again behaving like a fishwife now that Vicky was gone. did you

“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

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