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!"

and did not push his luck although Frank

the old woman in the house, and she quickly opened the door for him

good egg, boy! Come on in!" she

and took their seats, asking gingerly, "What's your

relatives. I came to find

why!" The old woman realized with a start. "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

her head. "He disappeared

noise next door couple of days ago, when I was just coming back. I didn't go in for a look, but I bet Luis sneaked back

you

Frank left with Lara

Chandler, who was just munching on

"Hey, handsome! I

was left staring at the lofty beauty

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