Jouri shook her head. "I'm sorry, but that's all I know. You'd have to ask someone else for more details."

And with those words, Jouri got up and strode off, leaving Frank utterly exasperated.

To think that he had so easily fallen for Jouri's trick despite all his sharp wit.

Still, it was understandable. Jouri actually seemed like she had nothing to do in the grand scheme of things, so Frank really had to do his own investigating.

Even as Frank pondered, Sally York strode in right after Jouri left.

She was not alone, as Sylvie Wal, Alda Ingram, Ida Cahn, Sadie Godot, and her brother Rain Godot entered after her.

Sally then said, "I heard you bought this place, handsome. I guess everyone can move here too, make it your new base."

frowned. "And how did you

if they stay here, so just hear me out for once-stay put instead of getting your nose

plain Jane, master. You can push her around,

In that case, everyone can stay-let

pouring herself and Frank a full glass of wine each, smiling. "Here's to celebrate

she chugged her drink without caring if Frank drank, leaving Frank rolling his eyes. "Don't let me catch

see how amazing you are? Don't worry either, I've done nothing to wrong you on this... or maybe I should just say that this isn't any of

and chugging it, she got and

icy as he watched Sally leave, leaving

had never seen those eyes, not even back when they fought

all seen Frank's strength, and on more than one occasion. To challenge him was

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