And now, as Jade heard Frank mention his wager with Jon, she knew there was no escape.

She turned toward Gavin for the sake of her son, crying out, "Please! You have to do something!"

If Jon got killed eating dog poo, their family would become the laughing stock of all of Southstream!

Gavin did not want his youngest son to die so miserably too and turned to level an earnest, pleading look at Frank. "Please, Mr. Lawrence. My son has always been too mischievous—he's just joking to liven things up. Please be understanding...”

Then, he slapped Jon in front of everyone for his stupidity, snapping, "Apologize to Mr. Lawrence already!”

The slap actually brought Jon to his senses, and he quickly kowtowed to Frank. "I was just joking, Mr. Lawrence! I didn't mean to insult you..."

her knees and trembling. "Someone told me you were a man of sheer will but

pale from Frank's stare and

were unpleasant between us before, Mr. Lawrence. I even spat on your goodwill and doubted

Jade cried, tears welling up in

that and nudged

"I'm not that petty—consider all

all debts were paid,

said. "I hope you'll send

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