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.”

it. They were all killed even before they reached Drakon, and

Lawrence.”

before they reached Drakon,

Frida,” Neil snapped, frowning at her inability to read the room —could she

being serious.

Quill

quickly nodded. “Ms. Blue is telling

lips, unable to believe

to sigh and give up at that point, while Walter was grinning ear to ear. “Hahaha! “That’s exactly what I was

Bron and Robert nodded.

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

nodded. “Yeah. I didn’t expect that

“If only I was half

so don’t compare yourself to him,” Vicky assured

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