The guests' intentions were simple-they would spend money here at Golden Lily even if they would not be seeing Frank, though they would get their money's worth if he did show up.

The fact that he did meant that they had made the right bet-it had just been a couple of days, but they managed to get a good look at the man whose legend was now known in this town, and by extension, Shagan! "Good evening, everyone." Frank nodded at them. "Welcome to Golden Lily!"

They were merely guests, but Frank had a good hunch on what they were scheming. But since they were polite, he had no reason to be rude.

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Frankton. We're just booking a room-would you care to join us?"

"Sure, if I have nothing else on my plate. Go on without me for now."

"If you say so!"

As the guests laughed and left, Meg sighed. "You're finally here, Mr. Frankton. I've been dying for the past couple of days... really should've shredded that transfer agreement."

in wry amusement, as Meg

manager, so it was really something else to see her playing the damsel

Jada to send someone over

certainly no Fiona Queen, who was downright despicable. Moreover, Frank had made the choice to give her all of Golden Lily's

it's worthwhile hearing you say that!" she exclaimed. "By the way, you have guests waiting upstairs." "Guests? When did Mr. Frankton stoop to getting drunk with guests?" Sylvie came over

as a bar host, but the guest is someone special. I think her name is Sally York, and both

doubted her at first... but what'd you know? Turns out she's

smiled, patting Meg's head. "Good

sweetly-like she had said before, praise from Frank made her effort worthwhile, and she was

to the room upstairs and unsurprisingly found Sally on the couch, singing horribly

nearby, glaring at Sally as if ready to attack at any moment, though Sally did not seem

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