-Frank said icily, “Give the order to boycott the Larkins.” “Yes, Mr. Lawrence,” Trevor replied without hesitation.

1/2 Meanwhile, Zeb entered his father’s room and asked, “How did it go, Dad? Is Frank giving up the Rejuvenation Pill recipe yet?” Cram slammed his palm on the table as he spat furiously, “He told me to get down on my knees and apologize! He’s really full of it!”

Zeb narrowed his eyes. “In that case, let’s just kidnap Helen. I can see that Frank is still attached to her, and it’ll all be worth it when he hands over the recipe when we threaten her.” Cram thought about it and nodded. “Guess it’s our only way. Frank Lawrence only has himself to blame for not knowing his place.” Zeb nodded and was just getting started when the phone in the study rang.

Cram answered it and was immediately deafened by the caller’s screams, “What’s wrong with you, Cram Larkin?! How dare you challenge Mr. Lawrence?!

Understand this–we never knew each other! And don’t try to call me ever again!” Utterly befuddled, Cram asked, “What? What are you talking about, Mr. Zims?” However, Mr. Zims hung up even before Cram could finish his question.

the first, and every caller’s purpose was the same: to cut ties with the

left dumbfounded at the turn of events, until another call came–this time from Jackie, who hailed from the same

agreed upon before and try not to cross paths from now on.” “Please, Jackie!” Cram cried as if he was hanging on for dear life. “W–What’s happening here? Are you being threatened? Why is everyone suddenly boycotting me?” “Well, I guess I can tell you since we go way back… It’s the CEO of Trevor International. He declared that anyone who is a friend to you is an enemy of Trevor International.” Cram was dumbfounded. “Trevor International?! I never did anything to them!” “No, you didn’t–but

was left staring into thin air

anyone named Lawrence… Wait, did

to believe, but it was the likeliest

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