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 all killed even before they reached Drakon, and my hand was crippled too. We would

Lawrence.”

fell—those twenty men were lost even before they reached Drakon, and Frida’s

here, Frida,” Neil snapped, frowning at her inability to read the room —could she not just lie, given

head. “I’m being serious. I owe my life

Howard and Mr. Quill

Robert quickly nodded. “Ms. Blue

lips, unable to believe what

give up at that point, while Walter was grinning ear to ear. “Hahaha! “That’s exactly what I was saying—Mr. Lawrence is truly one in a million! Everyone,

Bron and Robert nodded.

her in

I didn’t

gasped, her gaze worshipful. “If only I was

enough. Frank’s the freak here, so don’t

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