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."

amusement, as

him and had always been a competent manager, so it was really something else to see her

now!" He shrugged. "Just hire more people if it gets too busy-I could even ask Jada to send someone over from the company to help.

kept their demands reasonable. And she was certainly no Fiona Queen, who was downright

that!" she exclaimed. "By the way, you have guests waiting upstairs." "Guests? When did Mr. Frankton stoop to getting drunk with guests?"

her name is Sally York, and both Ms. Cahn and Ms. Godot know her. They were very specific about calling you too, but Ms. York said I

and I doubted her at first... but what'd you know? Turns out

smiled, patting Meg's head. "Good

praise from Frank made her effort worthwhile, and she was satisfied with

to the room upstairs and unsurprisingly found Sally on

Ida and Sadie were standing nearby, glaring at Sally as if ready to attack

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