The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

While Gene would have punished Cindy severely on any other occasion, he was in Frank's presence, and he owed Frank respect. As such, he asked, "What do you think we should do about this, Mr. Lawrence?"

"-"

Before Frank could speak, Helen's door opened, and Helen herself hurried outside, having heard the commotion in the hallway.

She almost blacked out from sheer frustration when she saw Cindy-how was she still there, causing her more trouble? Still, she must not allow herself to mess up in the presence of others, and she nodded at Frank. "Welcome back."

Then, turning toward Gene, she asked, "And who would this gentleman be?"

Gene smiled in turn. "A paid actor hired by Frank to play Gene Pearce, the richest man on the east coast."

The unusual introduction left Helen at a loss, but she was smart enough to connect the dots after another glance at Cindy. "Urgh, what a jinx..."

She was left rubbing her temples, but she soon masterfully flashed a smile, though a little awkwardly, greeting Gene, "Welcome, Mr. Pearce. So sorry our hospitality is lacking since we weren't expecting you...' Especially with Cindy causing a mess!

thought left Helen shooting Frank an accusing glare for not calling beforehand to receive them, if only to stop

simply shrugged as if he could

"Urgh..."

earnest look. "I'm sorry, Mr. Pearce. Cindy is my cousin, and she's been

strode up, nudging Cindy and snapping under her breath, "Stay on your knees

I've disrespected you, Mr. Pearce. I won't ever do it

a coward in the face of death, and this occasion was no

now and was kowtowing repeatedly

can let this slide

"But...?"

could feel their