While Jon was really not bothered by the details, something occurred to him and he asked gingerly, "By the way, how much is the medicine?" "How much...?

The elderly woman suddenly breathed a grating laugh that Jon had to hold his handset away from his ear.

And when she was done laughing, the elderly woman rasped, "It's a favor to an old friend. Money can wait."

And with that, she hung up.

"Huh..."

Jon shook his head exasperatedly as he put away his phone. "That's just freaky..."

After he sighed and opened the staircase door, he found a familiar face leaning against the wall and smiling at him.

"Y-You're... Frank Lawrence?!"

Jon was shocked his voice quivered.

"Hehe. Long time no see, Jon..."

on the shoulder, but suddenly narrowing his eyes. "Or is it Master Lane

an apologetic smile. "What are you saying, Mr. Lawrence? I have no intention to take over as

certainly true, as Frank knew Jon well

only ever seemed to spend time with the black hunting hounds he reared and was as unambitious as

replace Helen, he was also the key, and Frank had to assert his authority over the boy. "Black

the note from Jon and grinned. "Why don't I help you

"What? But..."

friendly arm over his shoulder and smiled. "Right now, you will head back to Laneville and

rather not end

who's now wishing she was dead, would

nodded repeatedly, Frank patted his shoulder, "Then be a good boy and listen to me. In just a couple of days, ora would be toppled again,

Ine

asks, you just tell her that

"O-Okay."

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