Neil was staring at Robert in disbelief, his molars gritting so hard he almost crushed them.

Frank had actually saved the daughter of Riverton’s governor?!

At the same time, Walter hurried to greet Robert. “You honor us with your presence, Mr. Quill!

“You’re exaggerating.” Robert spread his hands cheerfully. “I just came to see the man to whom I owe my daughter’s life to.” Yara promptly pointed at Frank. “That’s Mr. Lawrence, Dad–the one I spoke of.”

Robert turned toward Frank, and Frank nodded as their eyes met. “Mr. Quill.” Robert’s eyes narrowed, though he soon nodded in satisfaction. “Your reputation precedes you, young man. My daughter is definitely right about you.” Vicky hurried to Yara’s side just then, asking under her breath, “How’d you persuade him to step up?” Vicky certainly knew her mentor’s attitude–the man rarely got involved in any conflict within Riverton. To come here and defend Frank like this today was certainly a rarity.

and improved the family’s Boltsmacker technique. He got interested and decided he had to meet Frank.” Vicky nodded. “I see.” Robert turned toward Vicky just then, demanding, “My apprentice, I heard your family demands Mr. Lawrence’s death? Is that

like one.” Neil clenched his knuckles from frustration–to think he was insulted

the investigation going?” Robert asked nonchalantly just

to be guilty as

a family matter, Mr. Quill. You don’t have to meddle, do you?” Robert smiled, placing his hands on his hips as he said, “Why don’t you consider it doing me a favor? Don’t press the issue. And that’s decided.” Neil was certainly

old man with him put a hand on his shoulder before he

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