On the other hand, Frank was scowling when he saw Zorn.

His first thought was that Gene had betrayed him, but he soon realized that it was impossible.

After all, Gene knew that Rory and Zorn were conspiring to kill him. He would never betray Frank unless he was stupid, and he did not become the richest man on the east coast by being stupid.

On the other hand, Zorn was glowering in realization and barked, "I get it now! You're trying to take advantage of Mr. Pearce while he's sick, aren't you?!"

"What?"

Helen frowned alongside Frank.

She trusted Frank, but the fact that Gene's valet did not know about the deed transfer made Frank look like a liar, and now exposed. And now, Frank was even accused of taking advantage of Gene's illness... "Frank, why don't we leave for now? We can come back again later," she said, tugging on Frank's arm and offering him a way out.

had every intention to do so too, as he would like to ask Gene in person what the

saw through his pretense and killed

had a private agreement, but his valet

to leave, Zorn suddenly strode up, standing in his way. "Hold it! Did you think you could pull a scam with Mr. Pearce's name and leave unpunished?!" The air around Zorn seemed

like your typical middle-aged manservant, but he was actually a martial artist... and an

shielded Helen behind himself and glowered. "So what?

then. "We'll break your arm as punishment. If you want to make this

if I refuse?" Frank stood

asking for it!" Zorn laughed coldly, suddenly projecting his

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