Turning toward Robert, Frida, and Bron, Susan added, “Everyone here played their part. How could you attribute everything to Frank?”

She was certainly dismissive towards Frank’s and his modest roots, and she absolutely would not abide with her husband’s endless praise for Frank—not when he was clearly trying to get Vicky and Frank together!

Though Walter was stumped by his wife’s words, Robert, Frida, and Bron were left trading awkward glances in turn.

Not only were the trio’s involvement inconsequential in Vicky’s release, but there was a chance they might not survive if not for Frank.

“Aunt Susan is right—we shouldn’t be giving Frank credit for everything.”

Neil nodded and turned to Frida. “Where are your men now? They should be praised as well.”

Frida pursed her lips miserably. “They… They’re all dead.”

Neil, however, could not care less. “See? Our family has sacrificed so many to save Vicky.”

were scowling at that, while Frida’s eyes welled up with tears. “No, that’s not it. They were all killed even before they reached Drakon, and my hand

Lawrence.”

were lost even before they reached Drakon, and Frida’s hand

to read the room —could she not just lie, given

however, shook her head. “I’m being serious. I

Mr. Quill can be my

and Robert quickly nodded. “Ms. Blue

to

to ear. “Hahaha! “That’s exactly what I was saying—Mr. Lawrence is truly one in a million! Everyone, please stay behind as

Bron and Robert nodded.

her everything right then, leaving her in astonishment. “Mr.

nodded. “Yeah. I didn’t

gasped, her gaze worshipful. “If only I was

Frank’s the freak here, so don’t compare yourself to him,”

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