Frank nodded. "You're right, debts must be paid-so tell me, how much does she owe?"

"Five hundred grand!"

"Fine. What's your account number?"

The burly men were left trading glances, and the bald leader asked, "Wait, are you paying for her?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Frank asked in return, having taken out his phone.

"Good, as long as someone pays up!"

The bald leader gave Frank an account number, and he wired the money without another word.

Seeing the notification of the transfer, the bald leader was suddenly fawning all over Frank. "The name's Caleb Godot. I have some influence around these parts, and I'm what you call a financier. Just call me anytime you need some cash!"

a business card and did not push his luck although

Frank's generosity surprised the old woman in the house, and she quickly opened the door

such a good egg, boy! Come on in!" she

in and took their seats, asking gingerly, "What's your relationship with Luis Tucker,

relatives. I came to find out what

"That explains why you have that money too. Luis was the one who took that loan-I was just his guarantor! But that brat ended up bailing, while I got screwed over. I'd really rather not talk about him if I can!" Frank nodded. "That's understandable. But I don't know where he is now... could you help me reach out to

shook her head. "He

ago, when I was just coming back.

you so

that, Frank left with Lara and

was just munching on some

was grinning ear-to-ear when she saw Frank. "Hey, handsome! I thought you'd forgotten all about

left staring at the lofty beauty

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